Active Shooter Notification Leads To School Lockdown In Fairfield County

A report of an active shooter at a Fairfield County school led to the lockdown of all the city's schools.

Stamford police respond in force to Stamford High School after a report of an active shooter.
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10/21/2022 10:55 a.m.

The incident took place in Stamford around 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13 at Stamford High School.

According to Lauren Meyer, with the City of Stamford, Stamford High School received a false report notification of a threat of an active shooter in the building. The school was immediately put on lockdown and the Stamford Police Department responded and all protocols were followed by staff and students.

All necessary precautions were taken and in an abundance of caution, Stamford Police made the decision to lock down all Stamford Public schools until the threat was vetted, Meyer said.

Stamford Police determined that the report was a hoax and at 9:30 a.m., the lockdown at Stamford High School was lifted by Stamford Police. Students and staff were notified and classes resumed, she added.

The Stamford Police Department has been notified that other Fairfield County school districts received similar threats this morning.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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