Hoggard High School lockdown lifted following claims of a shooting
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office confirms there is no shooting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hoggard High School is no longer on lockdown following claims of a shooting.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office confirms there is no shooter, but law enforcement initiated protocols and is going through the school.
According to the sheriff’s office, a woman ran into the nearby New Hanover County Senior Center, which is located near the entrance to Hoggard High School, and claimed there was a shooting.
WWAY received the following statement from New Hanover County Schools:
Shortly before 3 p.m. today, Hoggard High School went into lockdown as a precautionary measure due to a report of shots heard near the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center adjacent to the school campus. Roland-Grise Middle School went into shelter in place status at that same time.
Law enforcement did a thorough search of the entire Hoggard campus and, after confirming no danger, lifted the lockdown at just after 4 p.m.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate the support from law enforcement and the cooperation and understanding of our school families during this event.
