Soft lockdown at Russell County High School earlier today due to possible weapon threat
A possible threat of a weapon at a Russell County campus led to a soft lockdown.
School administrators say this morning, August 9, 2023, Russell County High School was on a soft lockdown due to the possible threat of a weapon on campus.
School administration and the school resource officers were notified and it was reported to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s department thoroughly searched the school using K-9s. “There were no weapons found and the school is no longer on lockdown,” the school district said in an email to parents. “Please talk with your child regarding this situation and if they have any information about it please notify the office. Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff.”
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