Carrboro High School placed on lockdown after gunshots reported nearby. No injuries confirmed as police respond and investigation continues.
A Carrboro High School lockdown was triggered Tuesday afternoon after reports of gunshots near campus in Carrboro, North Carolina. Police rushed to the scene around 12:15 p.m. as students and staff were secured indoors. Some students outside at the time reportedly left campus after hearing the shots, raising immediate concerns about safety as authorities worked to assess the situation.
Carrboro High School in Carrboro, North Carolina was placed on lockdown after school officials reported hearing gunshots in the surrounding area.
Law enforcement officers quickly responded to the campus, securing the scene and ensuring all students and staff remained indoors.
The situation caused alarm, especially as some students were outside during lunch when the sounds were heard.
What We Know So Far
- Gunshots were reported near Carrboro High School
- Lockdown initiated Tuesday afternoon
- Police arrived around 12:15 p.m.
- Students and staff secured indoors
- Some students outside left campus after hearing shots
- No injuries reported among students or staff
- School later moved to “secure mode”
- Nearby Culbreth Middle School also placed on secure mode
- Investigation is ongoing
Officials have not confirmed the source of the gunfire.