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Lockdown lifted at Kissimmee Middle School following gun reports

Nearby Kissimmee Elementary School on yellow lockdown as a precaution

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Kissimmee Middle School was placed on a red lockdown Thursday afternoon as law enforcement responded to a report of a possible gun on campus, according to the school district.

That lockdown has since been lifted after police investigated the claims. A spokesperson said no weapons were found on campus.

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News 6 got confirmation of the lockdown shortly after 1 p.m.

A yellow lockdown was also ordered at Kissimmee Elementary School as a precaution due to its close proximity to Kissimmee Middle, the district said in a statement. That lockdown has also been lifted.

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Police say all students are safe.

No other information has been shared.


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