UPDATE (4:03 p.m.) — The City of Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) has released new details regarding the lockdown placed on Lewis Flamson Junior High School (LFJH) Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., PRPD says a student reported to staff that they heard of a person near the campus of LFJH in possession of a firearm.
There was also a report of a loud bang, according to officials.
Based on that information, the School Resource Officers initiated a lockdown and requested additional backup from PRPD.
Police say they reported to the school site within 4 minutes and secured the campus while the administration started an investigation.
PRPD reportedly detained and searched a juvenile just off campus.
Several students were interviewed, and officials determined that nobody saw a firearm.
After an extensive investigation, authorities say no firearm or evidence of gunfire was found, and no injuries or victims were located.
The situation was determined to be a false alarm, according to PRPD.
Once all students were accounted for and the site had been determined to be safe, the lockdown was lifted, and school was dismissed at the regularly scheduled time.
PRPD says Thursday's response reflects the agency's commitment to protecting local schools and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
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(2:45 p.m.) — Students and faculty at LFJH were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after officials say possible gunfire was heard on campus.
PRPD initiated the lockdown at 1:10 p.m., citing the cause as a fight on campus that was followed by a loud boom.
School representatives say the noise was reported as possible gunfire.
Authorities reportedly detained two students and searched the building.
No injuries were reported.
At 2:12 p.m., the Paso Robles Schools Facebook page reported that the lockdown was lifted after PRPD conducted an investigation and deemed the school safe for students.
Representatives added that all classrooms in the school were inspected and student attendance was verified.
PRPD will reportedly be on campus for the duration of the school day.
Students are set to be released at the regular bell schedule time Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
