Live Bullets Found At Huntley High, School Placed On Lockdown

Huntley High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning after two live bullets were f0und at the school. School officials said students were expected to be dismissed under normal dismissal procedures this afternoon and activities immediately after school, and prior to 5:30 p.m., were cancelled as police continue to search the school. The building would be closed to the public until 5:30 p.m. when Huntley High should reopen for scheduled activities, according to Huntley High Principal Scott Rowe.

On Friday morning, Rowe sent a note to Huntley High School families alerting them to the lockdown.

We want to inform you that we have placed the school on a lockdown this morning as the Huntley police investigate an incident. There is no imminent threat to safety. Rather, the purpose of the lockdown is to provide a controlled environment while police conduct their investigation.
Police are investigating the origin of two live rounds (bullets) discovered by a student in the hallway outside of the College and Careers Office. Police are on site and investigating.

As of Friday afternoon, police had completed an initial room-by-room search with canine units, Rowe said. During the lockdown, parents were told they should not come to the school to pick up their children as no one would be allowed in or out of the building.

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"While the investigation is ongoing, no evidence has been discovered to further concern of a threat to the school," Rowe said.

Increased police presence is expected on the school campus this evening.

A soft lockdown was also placed Leggee Elementary School and that has since been lifted.

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