An Austin, Texas high school was in lockdown Wednesday as police investigated reports of an “armed subject” on campus.
Authorities were called to Akins High School shortly after 10 a.m. local time, Austin Police Chief Ashley A. Gonzalez said.
No shots had been fired but the school remained on lockdown as cops continued to trawl the campus, he added.
A heavy law enforcement presence remained on the scene as police investigated.
“Students and staff are safe. Parents are asked to please refrain from coming the campus,” Gonzalez said.
Teachers and students were locked in dark classrooms, according to reports on social media.
“I’m a teacher here. We are in lockdown with all students safe in locked, dark classrooms. It’s very quiet. Police are checking each room,” a teacher tweeted.
The lockdown came less than 24 hours after a 15-year-old gunman opened fire on students at a Michigan high school, killing four and injuring eight.
