No gun found at White Knoll High School, lockdown lifted

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - School officials at White Knoll High School restricted movement for students and staff after a tip was received about a gun potentially being on campus, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies were on campus in response to tips about the possible threat. White Knoll High School Chief Communications Director, Kathryn McPhail sent an update to families of students stating no gun was found.

The full statement can be found below:

Around lunchtime, our administration received a few tips from students that a WKHS student may have a gun on campus, though no one said they saw a weapon. Administration and the school resource officer decided to place the school in a temporary lockdown and notify law enforcement.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department assisted WKHS administrators in locating the student on our campus. Around 1:15 p.m., the student was detained by law enforcement.
We found no gun or weapon of any kind on campus today.
But, the student did admit to talking about a weapon. He was suspended and recommended for expulsion for disruption of school. Law enforcement continues to investigate, as well.
Though we know these situations are alarming, I am once again proud of our students for doing the right thing. They bravely come forward to report the security concern. They helped to keep all of us safe.
Our administrators, staff and students followed the lockdown procedures and remained as calm as possible.
We must continue to work together to keep our school safe.
Kathryn McPhail

“Our efforts to locate a student associated with a possible security threat on the WKHS campus are ongoing,” said Captain Adam Myrick. “No injuries have been reported.”

Officials restricted movement as a precaution, according to deputies.

LCSD posted that they’d located a student associated with the potential security threat. In a statement LCSD said, “We found no evidence of a weapon or a plan to hurt anyone today at White Knoll High. The student associated with the reported threat cooperated with us and will not be charged. We’re glad everyone is safe and went home as usual.”

#UPDATE: White Knoll High School campus secure.

We’ve identified and located the student associated with the potential security threat. Investigators are interviewing that student.

Stay tuned to @LexingtonOne for more information about end-of-day procedures and details.
— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) May 13, 2022

We’re on the White Knoll High School campus in response to tips about a possible security threat.

School officials have restricted student and staff movement on the campus as a precaution.

Parents should stay tuned to @LexingtonOne for further information about their student.
— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) May 13, 2022

Jessica Adamy, a parent of a White Knoll student, sent us this video from outside the school:

Video sent by Jessica Adamy.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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