Law enforcement personnel are looking into an event that took place at Union Grove High School on Wednesday following a report about a weapon on site.

Union Grove High School Lockdown

Officers arrived at the school, situated at 3433 S. Colony Avenue in Union Grove, after being alerted to a student allegedly having a weapon on the premises. In response to this situation, Union Grove High School was placed on lockdown while police ensured the area was secure and looked into the report.

School authorities verified the lockdown through an email that was sent to parents, highlighting that the safety of both students and staff is the main focus.

“The protection and wellbeing of our students and personnel is our highest concern,” the school conveyed.

Law enforcement and school officials collaborated to handle the situation and guarantee the campus's safety. At this point, no additional information has been provided regarding the type of weapon involved or if there were any injuries.

Authorities have not disclosed any arrests, and the inquiry is still in progress. Parents and members of the community were urged to remain calm while officials worked to address the issue and planned to share further updates.

This story is still unfolding.