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.
Crime
One Shot, Another Stabbed During Morning Funeral at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. — A violent incident unfolded Friday morning during a funeral service at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main Street, leaving multiple individuals injured, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
Police received several 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the church around 10:27 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found evidence of a disturbance involving both a shooting and a stabbing, Channel2 NOW has learned.
Initial reports indicate that a female victim who had been shot left the scene before police arrived and went to Saint Francis Hospital for treatment.
Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Additionally, one or two more individuals, reportedly suffering from minor facial injuries, also self-transported to Saint Francis Hospital.
Later in the morning, around 10:45 a.m., a male victim arrived at the hospital with a stab wound to the leg, which authorities confirmed was related to the same church incident.
According to Lt. Boisvert, four shell casings were recovered inside the church, and one casing was located just outside.
Police believe the violence occurred during a funeral service in progress at the time, but the motive and details surrounding the altercation remain under investigation.
Officers and detectives have since secured the scene and are working to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any arrests or released information on potential suspects.
The Hartford Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward by calling their Major Crimes Division at (860) 757-4000 or submitting anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.