CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas —
Mary Carroll High School went on lockdown Monday, Dec. 6 after a report was made that there was a student on campus with a gun. No weapon was found on campus and in investigation was immediately launched, Corpus Christi ISD officials said.
Late Monday night, Carroll HS posted to Facebook more information about the lockdown.
According to the update, the school was informed of a screenshot being circulated regarding rumors/threats of a school shooting. The rumor has not been substantiated, but officials are still investigating who the threat came from.
For that reason, students will be subjected to a bag search today and there will be extra police presence on campus, school administrators said.
The campus will have a single point of entry on campus and restroom/ out of class passes will be minimized to reduce hallway traffic.
"The safety and welfare of your child are our top priority at Carroll High School," he added. "I am proud of the immediate response of campus administration, PD, as well as students and staff," Carroll Principal Robert Arredondo said in a letter home to parents.
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