A report of a possible firearm at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School that triggered a lockdown Wednesday, Oct. 7 was resolved within minutes, with RCMP later determining no weapon was involved.
According to Lloydminster RCMP advise, officers responded to the school at 11:07 a.m. after receiving a report of a possible firearm. As a precaution, the school was immediately placed under lockdown while police secured the area.
RCMP said the suspect, who is a youth, was quickly located and taken into custody without incident. Police reported the situation was resolved within nine minutes of the initial 911 call. No identifying information about the youth has been released.
Following a thorough investigation, officers determined that no firearm or other weapon was involved in the incident.
Police said they continue to take all threats involving schools seriously and the investigation remains ongoing.
In a statement, RCMP acknowledged the impact such reports can have on students, staff, parents and the wider community, while also recognizing the school’s emergency response procedures and staff preparedness during the incident. RCMP also thanked school administration, staff, students and emergency responders for their cooperation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP detachment at 780-808-8300.
