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Lockdown lifted after report of gunman at Rogers High School
The principal of a southern New England school is addressing an incident where a reported gunman put the campus on lockdown.
Jared Vance of Rogers High School in Newport issued the following letter to the community.
“Today just after lunch, a student reported to have seen an individual on campus with a gun. Out of an abundance of caution we enacted our lockdown procedures. Newport Police responded immediately and in collaboration with school administration began their investigation. Upon conclusion, the student statements were deemed false and not credible. After which the lockdown was lifted and students were returned to class.”
“We appreciate the quick response of our students and staff and the support from the Newport Police who responded immediately to the call.”
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