Lee County SRO transported to hospital after being exposed to possible substance at SSHS; investigation ongoing
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A Lee County School Resource Officer is at the hospital today after coming in contact with a possible chemical substance during an investigation after a female student was found in medical distress, according to authorities.
This mornings events began in first period at Smiths Station High School, when a school staff member discovered a female student in distress in the bathroom.
“The staff member immediately alerted the school nurse, administration, and a Lee County SRO deputy,” authorities said.
The student was taken to the nurse’s office for assessment. It was learned that the student had been using a vape and had become disoriented.
“The student’s parents were notified and came to the school to check out the student, who at this point was in stable condition,” they added.
Another student was identified as the source of the vape used by the female student.
“When approached, the student attempted to hide some materials , among which was another vape,” according to officials. During the interaction with the second student, the SRO deputy began to experience symptoms associated with chemical substance exposure.
The SRO deputy self-applied NARCAN and has been transported to a hospital for assessment.
“At this time, it is suspected to be an isolated incident,” the sheriff’s office said at the end of the press release. The high school remains on “Secure Your Area” as the investigation continues.
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