A Code Red alert was issued at Sprayberry High School Thursday following a report that a student had a weapon in a backpack.
In an e-mail message that went out to the school community, Principal David Church said that the lockdown was issued “out of an abundance of caution” and that “there is a significant police presence on campus as they investigate.”
The message said that a 911 call was made Thursday morning but provided few other details.
Church said that “students and staff are safe and secure and procedures are being followed carefully and calmly.”
In response to a request for information from East Cobb News, the Cobb County School District issued the following response:
“Earlier today, a report was made of a weapon at Sprayberry High School. Law enforcement responded immediately, and the school was placed on a brief Code Red lockdown while police investigated. All students and staff are safe. No weapon was found and police are investigating the report as a hoax 911 call. We are grateful for the swift response and continued support of our law enforcement partners.”
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