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John Sedgwick Middle School, a school in Kitsap County, Washington, was placed on lockdown after an unidentified stranger was found on the school’s property. According to a report released by the school, law enforcement officials are believed to be on campus.
What happened?
According to its official Twitter account, the South Kitsap School District issued the following statement concerning the lockdown:
“John Sedgwick Middle School is in modified lockdown due to a stranger on school property. All are safe. Law enforcement has been notified. Will update soon.”
Within time, the school district later issued the following update:
“Modified lockdown lifted at John Sedgwick after consulting with law enforcement. All are safe.”
According to Global Innovations, a “modified lockdown” involves cutting those inside the school off from the outside when events near the area of the school may cause a threat.
As this story is developing, more information will be released as made available.
