Crime
Chapmanville Regional High School Lockdown Lifted, 16-year-old Suspect Detained
No weapons were involved in the incident.
UPDATE: A 16-year-old has been taken into custody after making a threat towards Chapmanville Regional High School.
The threat prompted the school to be placed on lockdown. However, no weapons were involved in the incident.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has announced that all Chapmanville-area schools will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Further details regarding the nature of the threat and the ongoing investigation will be provided as they become available.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Chapmanville, WV – Chapmanville Middle and High Schools have been placed on lockdown due to the false report of gun on the high school premises.
A significant police and firetruck presence has been reported in the area.
The school district has confirmed that all schools in Chapmanville are currently under lockdown.
A suspect has been taken into custody by law enforcement, and no shots were fired during the incident.
Further details regarding the incident, including the number of firearms found and the circumstances surrounding their discovery, are not available at this time.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.