Crime
False Alarm: No Active Threat reported at Azle Junior High School in Texas
Parents and guardians are urged to avoid the area and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials.
UPDATE: Earlier today, students at Azle Junior High School reported hearing noises that they believed to be gunshots.
As a precautionary measure, the school was immediately placed on lockdown while law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the campus.
After a comprehensive investigation, it was determined that the sounds were most likely related to nearby construction activities. There was no active threat to the school or the students.
The lockdown has been lifted, and normal school operations have resumed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this incident.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Azle, TX – A serious incident is unfolding at Azle Junior High School, located at 201 School Street. Authorities have confirmed that an active shooter situation is currently underway.
Local law enforcement agencies are on the scene and have secured the perimeter of the school. Emergency services are also responding to the incident.
Parents and guardians are urged to avoid the area and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials.
As at the time of this report, there has been neither confirmation nor identification of any victims.
No suspects have been identified, and there has been no information immediately released regarding any arrests.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.