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Waukee High School Lockdown Amid Weapon Report
28 Aug
Summary
- Waukee High School experienced a lockdown due to a weapon report.
- Authorities confirmed no injuries related to the incident.
- Prairieview School was also placed on lockdown.
Authorities responded to Waukee High School early Friday morning after receiving reports of a person carrying a weapon near the school grounds. Police promptly issued a statement indicating there was no active threat at the time, although an investigation into the report was underway. Officers were actively searching the area and confirmed no injuries had been sustained.
Waukee High School and the adjacent Prairieview School were placed into a lockdown as a precautionary measure due to the potential threat. District officials communicated the situation to parents, assuring them that other schools in the vicinity were continuing their regular schedules. The situation was developing as of Friday morning.
