Fake Gun Report Prompts Lockdown At Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (Update)

Students at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in Acton were ordered to shelter in place for two hours following a false report of a gun being brought to school, officials said.

A copy of an email that went out to families regarding the shelter in place at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Photo Credit: *David Cifarelli*

David Cifarelli

09/14/2022 12:15 p.m.

Acton Police responded to the school at 36 Charter Road in Acton for a "potentially concerning situation" on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 14, Boston25 reports citing school officials.

After a search of the campus, it was determined that no guns were present and the school was deemed safe. Classes resumed shortly after.

"Given the specificity of the anonymous report, we were able to determine that other schools were not involved and did not need to be included in our decision to shelter in place," Superintendent Peter Light said in a statement. "After consultation with police, it was determined it was not appropriate to dismiss students and was safer to have students remain in classrooms."

Light reminded families that school counselors would be available for students and that authorities will continue to investigate the situation.

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