UPDATE:
Deputies have completed a secondary search of the Central High School campus.
Investigators say the incident is a hoax.
Deputies were initially called to Central High School regarding reports of a person walking onto campus with a firearm. At no time was there an active shooter on campus.
Deputies conducted an initial search of the campus, and then a secondary search of the campus in an abundance of caution.
Again, investigators say this report is a hoax. Central High School and the surrounding schools remain on lockdown.
The school will remain on lockdown until a roll call of the students is complete. Parents wishing to pick up their children, will need to be patient, as this process could take a while to complete.
ORIGINAL INFORMATION:
Deputies are on scene at Central High School, 14075 Ken Austin Pkwy, Brooksville, regarding reports of a person walking onto campus with a firearm. At no time was there an active shooter on campus.
Deputies have conducted an initial search of the campus and have found no suspicious person or weapons. At this time deputies continue with a secondary search of the campus in an abundance of caution.
Again, investigators say this report appears to be a hoax. Central High School and the surrounding schools remain on lockdown.
There is an increased Law Enforcement presence in the area of Central High School and the surrounding schools (Pine Grove Elementary, West Hernando Middle and Endeavor Academy). Please avoid the area if possible until the situation is resolved. Additional details will be provided as they are made available by Law Enforcement at the scene.
Information via Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
