Queen Creek police are investigating a student’s claim of being threatened with a gun off-campus, prompting a school lockdown for safety.
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Queen Creek police said Monday they are investigating an off-campus incident involving a student and a suspect with a gun.
According to Queen Creek police, a student from Queen Creek Junior High School said an individual threatened him with a gun near the school.
The incident did not occur on campus, police said, but the school was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
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Police said there’s no evidence of a crime or a credible threat. The lockdown has since been lifted.
Authorities asked parents not to come to campus. The investigation is ongoing and there is no active threat to the community.
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