Code Red lockdown lifted at Broughton High. No gun found on Raleigh campus.
Broughton High School was placed on a Code Red lockdown for an hour Tuesday afternoon after a false report of a student with a gun on the Raleigh campus.
In a message posted on the school’s website, parents were told that Broughton went on a Code Red lockdown aft 12:42 p.m. after receiving a report of a student with a firearm on campus. The lockdown came a day after a Broughton student was found with a gun off campus during lunch on Monday.
“Law enforcement and WCPSS Security immediately responded and located a suspect on campus,” the school said on its website. “A search was conducted and no firearm was located. Our school returned to Code Green at 1:48 p.m.”
The school said dismissal will proceed on the regular schedule and carpool will follow normal procedures. After-school activities will continue as normal.
Rumors of an active shooter
Out of an abundance of caution, Broughton said it will have extra law enforcement and Wake County school security on campus Wednesday
Extra security had been on Broughton’s campus on Tuesday due to the student having the gun off campus on Monday.
Raleigh Police and Broughton worked to dispel rumors Tuesday that the lockdown was due to an active shooter.
“The RPD is currently responding to an incident at Broughton High School that was reported to be an active shooter,” Raleigh Police posted on X, previously called Twitter. “There is no active shooter. The school remains on lockdown while police investigate. All students are safe. Parents should not go to the school.”
The school acknowledged the stress the last two days has put on everyone.
“We are proud of the manner in which our staff and students responded to the lockdown,” the school said. “We are also grateful to law enforcement and our security team for their swift response.
“We understand that lockdowns are stressful for students, staff and families, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Support is available for any student or staff member who needs additional assistance following this event.”
This story was originally published October 29, 2024 at 1:22 PM.
