Police: No weapon found, Western High School lockdown lifted

Western High School. (Google Maps 2023)

DAVIE, Fla. – Western High School’s lockdown was lifted Friday morning after Davie police received a report of a possible weapon on campus.

According to Broward Schools, the campus has been investigated and the weapon was determined unfounded.

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Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown just before 8:30 a.m. due to a “student issue.”

Police said there was no active threat at the school and are in contact with the student of concern.

The school was on a secure status but has returned to normal operations, according to police.

No other information has been provided at this time.


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