WESTON, Fla. – A Weston middle school’s lockdown was lifted more than 2 hours after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were called after a report of a possible weapon on campus.
According to BSO, a preliminary investigation revealed that a student at Falcon Cove Middle School overheard another student say he had a gun in his backpack.
Deputies responded to a call of a suspicious incident at the campus around 3:23 p.m. on Friday.
BSO’s Threat Management Unit in a preliminary report said no weapon was found but the school remained on lockdown while the investigation continued. Students could be seen leaving the school a little after 5:30 p.m.
While the school was on lockdown, a spokesperson from Broward County Public Schools stated in an email to Local 10 News that all students and staff were safe and that the school’s principal had communicated to families that dismissal was delayed until the all-clear was given by law enforcement.
The school is located at 4251 Bonaventure Blvd.
Sky 10 over the scene spotted a fire rescue unit, but the city of Weston posted on social media that: “Fire Rescue was en route for a separate call, not related to the investigation.”
Broward County Public Schools just returned to class on Tuesday.
Watch the 11 p.m. report
BSO has concluded their investigation. No weapon was found. Falcon Cove will begin dismissal procedures with bus riders and walkers. Parent car loop will follow with assistance from BAO to manage traffic.
— City of Weston (@CityofWeston) August 19, 2022