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Student Detained For Bringing Weapon To Reno Middle School: WCSD
A "Code Red" was issued and lifted at Pine Middle School on Thursday. A student had a weapon on campus, a school official said.
RENO, NV - A student was detained for allegedly bringing a weapon to Pine Middle School in Reno on Thursday, a school official said. No injuries were reported and school was let out at its regularly scheduled time.
The incident prompted a "Code Red" lockdown that was briefly in effect Thursday afternoon. The lockdown was announced by Washoe County School District at 1:34 p.m. and lifted by 2 p.m.
"We have just let (parents) know that the Code Red has been lifted, all students and staff members are safe," Washoe County School District public information officer Victoria Campbell said.
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This is a developing story that was last updated at 3:11 p.m. to indicate the student has been "detained" and not "arrested." Check back for updates.
A “Code Red” lockdown has been imposed at Pine Middle School this afternoon. School police and emergency responders are on scene and are investigating. We understand your concern and we are working to learn more about this developing situation.
— Washoe Schools (@WCSDTweet) February 15, 2018
The Code Red lockdown at Pine Middle School has been lifted. All students and staff members are safe. Officers remain on scene and are investigating. Classes are resuming as normal, and the school will be released at the usual time today.
— Washoe Schools (@WCSDTweet) February 15, 2018
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