Highland High School in Gilbert locked down after student makes concerning statement
Sep 13, 2023, 11:58 AM
Highland High School in Gilbert was locked down for an hour after a student made a concerning statement. (Google Maps Screenshot)
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PHOENIX — Highland High School in Gilbert was locked down Wednesday for an hour after a student made a statement that “caused immediate concern” for a staff member, officials said.
The incident caused the lockdown at the school located at Guadalupe and Recker roads at about 10:50 a.m., according to Gilbert Public Schools.
There was no indication of any other danger and the student who made the statement was being looked over by staff, the district said.
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“Please note there is nothing to suggest that this was more than a statement made by a student, but our team and Gilbert Police Department are following protocols in an abundance of caution,” the district said in a statement.
Gilbert police officers were on scene and a thorough search of the school.
Highland officials said the lockdown started being lifted at about 11:50 a.m.
No other information was available.
