Crime
Student arrested after gun found at Lake Brantley High School in Seminole County
Lake Brantley High School in Seminole County has been placed on lockdown after school officials discovered a gun on campus.
According to the Seminole County Public Schools district, officials received information about a potential weapon on campus, prompting an immediate investigation.
A student was identified, searched, and found to be in possession of an unloaded firearm.
The student is currently in custody, but no further details have been released.
All students and staff are safe at this time. Lake Brantley remains under a “Code Yellow” lockdown while law enforcement conducts a thorough sweep of the campus.
A “Code Yellow” lockdown indicates that the campus is secured, but students are allowed to continue with their regular classroom activities.
Limited movement around the campus is permitted under this code.
Additionally, no one is allowed to leave or enter the campus during a “Code Yellow” lockdown.
The Seminole County Public Schools district is reminding parents to refrain from attempting to pick up their children at this time.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.