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Lockdown Lifted At Ranson Middle School: Report
Ranson Middle School was placed on lockdown due to police activity in the area Thursday morning.
CHARLOTTE, NC — A lockdown at Ranson Middle School in north Charlotte has been lifted, according to a report.
The school was placed on lockdown Thursday morning due to police activity in the area, school officials said. The school is located at 5850 Statesville Road in north Charlotte.
WSOC reported, however, that the lockdown was spurred by the discovery of a firearm found at the school.
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The lockdown event comes two days after a South Mecklenburg High School student was charged for bringing a gun to school
RELATED: South Meck High Student Brought Loaded Gun To School: Report
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#BREAKING: CMS tells me the lockdown at Ranson Middle School has been lifted. Still waiting on officials to confirm cause. @WBTV_News pic.twitter.com/GMrRamfA05
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