GREAT FALLS, S.C. — A high school campus in Chester County was placed into lockdown Wednesday because of a reported fight. Later, deputies said an adult who was not authorized to be on campus was present.
Chester County School District leaders said in a message to parents that the fight broke out at Great Falls High School. While the incident did send the campus into lockdown, district leaders said no shots were fired and no weapons were recovered. The message specifically outlined this because of rumors on social media claiming gunshots were fired during the fight.
An investigation is ongoing, and a district spokesperson deferred further questions to the Chester County Sheriff's Office. Deputies asked the public to avoid the campus as the investigation went on.
WCNC Charlotte received further details later in the afternoon from the sheriff's office. Deputies said the fight happened around 12:30 p.m. and involved two students. The school resource officer at the campus was able to take control of the situation quickly.
However, the sheriff's office said the officer then learned an unauthorized adult had gotten on campus somehow. The officer was able to find the person quickly and secured them in handcuffs. Deputies say the adult is now detained pending further investigation.
While students were secured during the lockdown, the sheriff's office said some students got away from campus. Arrangements are being made for those students to come back to school to be accounted for.
The sheriff's office said law enforcement will remain on campus to continue investigating. Deputies asked parents to help keep school release smooth at the normal time of 3:30 p.m.
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