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Homewood‑Flossmoor High School Locks Down After Reported Gun on Campus

Officials report no ongoing threat during a police‑supervised staggered dismissal.

Overview

  • School leaders said a report of a firearm at about 1:30 p.m. prompted an immediate hard lockdown.
  • Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Norrell said police were called and the firearm was turned over to officers.
  • The individual who brought the gun was taken into custody, according to the school’s message to families.
  • Multiple surrounding police departments remained on site as a precaution during dismissal beginning at 3 p.m.
  • Authorities have not released details about the person detained, and media outlets have requested additional information.