Crime
Video: 1 person in custody after shooting threat at Southwind High School
The school building is closed to the public, but parents can pick up their children.
Southwind High School was placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning after receiving threats, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).
Multiple schools in the area have reported similar lockdown measures in response to threats made on social media.
The SCSO received a concerning call about 7:20 AM, prompting the immediate lockdown of Southwind High School.
Social media posts shared by parents and students revealed a threat involving a firearm and the intention to shoot up the school.
Deputies are actively investigating the incident.
Craigmont High School also implemented a lockdown after a separate shooting threat was made on social media.
The school building is closed to the public, but parents can pick up their children.
Germantown Police said on social media, “We are aware of the threat and current lockdown at Germantown High School. Officers are working with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security to determine the legitimacy of the threat. We have large contingent of personnel at the school and we will remain on-site out of an abundance of caution. In addition to Germantown High School, we have deployed additional officers to schools throughout Germantown for the remainder of the day.”
Germantown Police confirmed the threat and lockdown at Germantown High School, stating that they are working with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security to investigate its legitimacy.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) sent an email to parents informing them of the threats and urging them to avoid going to their child’s school. The district stated that they are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as needed.
While specific details about the threats are limited, the district’s response indicates the seriousness of the situation and the precautionary measures being taken to ensure student safety.
Coffee County, Ala. โ 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 suspectโs 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.