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Two students arrested after weapon report prompts lockdown at Clarkston High
DeKalb County police responded to a report of two students with a weapon at Clarkston High School on Thursday, prompting a lockdown. No one was injured, and the district said the students face legal and disciplinary consequences.
Two students were arrested Thursday after a report that they had a weapon at Clarkston High School, prompting a lockdown, DeKalb County School District officials said in a letter to families.
No one was injured. The district did not disclose the students’ ages or identities, describe the weapon or say what charges they may face.
The district said the students would face “appropriate legal and disciplinary consequences.” It commended school staff and DeKalb County School District police for responding, and urged students and families to report suspected safety concerns to a parent, guardian or staff member.