POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - One person was detained after reports of a student with a gun prompted a lockdown at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach
The Broward Sheriff’s Office arrived at the school, located at 1201 NW 6th Ave., just after 11 a.m., Friday.
“It’s scary. This is the third time that happened,” said a parent who identified herself as Marissa.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where several cruisers surrounded the school.
After the school was place on lockdown, parents lined up outside the school.
When asked whether she’s tired of these incidents, Marissa replied, “Yes, I’m planning on moving out, moving away from this area. I’m done, it’s too much.”
Deputies and K-9 units were seen searching the campus for any threats.
“One of my kids ran out earlier. He jumped the gate,” said Marissa. “The other one said he was in class, he was OK so, you know, I thought it was a fake alarm or something like that, so when [my son] texts me that he was on the news, I said, ‘No, I have to go.'”
Students said it all started with a fight. One student recorded video after the school was placed on lockdown.
Other students ran out, afraid when they heard there could be a gun in school.
“I guess a lot of people saw it in his bag. I didn’t get to see it,” said student Justin Toussaint. “I see everybody running. You know if everybody’s running, we’ve all gotta run.”
A staff member reportedly tried to lure the student who was detained back to school.
No weapon was located, but the incident left parents waiting for answers.
“They don’t come out and say nothing. Officers went back in there. Three or four cars went in there; no one comes out and says something [about] what’s going on,” said Marissa, “so, I don;t know, it’s just trying to keep calm.”
The lockdown has since been lifted and an investigation is now underway.
It remains unclear whether the student will face disciplinary action from the school district or any criminal charges.
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