Crime
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Lifts Lockdown After TikTok Video Threat of School Shooting
Similar threats have been reported at multiple schools across the nation this week.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday, September 10th, after students alerted school officials to a TikTok video containing a school shooting threat directed at the school.
Law enforcement agencies were immediately notified and responded to the scene to investigate the threat.
While no credible threat has been identified at this time, the school will maintain an increased law enforcement presence on campus for the remainder of the week to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
Similar threats have been reported at multiple schools across the nation this week.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School will thoroughly investigate each and every threat to protect the well-being of its students and staff.
The school would like to commend the students for bringing this information to the attention of school personnel. Their quick action, combined with the swift response of school staff, administration, and law enforcement, ensured the safety of students and staff on Tuesday and should be recognized.
Winter Park, FL – A shooting incident has occurred in a Winter Park neighborhood, resulting in one person being transported to a local hospital.
According to reports, the incident took place at a residence on Northwood Boulevard, off Corrine Drive.
The Winter Park Police Department has not yet released any specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
Further information, including the condition of the injured individual and the potential involvement of any suspects, will be provided as it becomes available.