Overview
- Stonington police responded Thursday morning to a report of a student with a firearm at Stonington High School and took the student into custody.
- Officials said the campus entered a lockdown that was later downgraded to a classroom hold before students were dismissed early for the day.
- District leaders stated all students and staff were safe and that the school followed established safety protocols.
- Connecticut State Police assisted local officers, with multiple agencies responding and nearby roads temporarily closed.
- The student’s identity and potential charges were not released, and the district provided community updates at 30-minute intervals.