Soft lockdown lifted at two Phenix City schools
UPDATE: Right after this article was posted, the soft lockdown was lifted. Thankfully, everyone at the school is OK. We are still working to determine what occurred in the surrounding area.
A soft lockdown is underway at two Phenix City schools.
According to a message sent to parents, Lakewood Elementary and Lakewood Primary are under a soft lockdown at the direction of Phenix City Police.
All students and staff are safe.
“Traffic in/out is restricted until police clear the area,” according to the school.
This is a developing story.
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