Bullet Found At Andrew High School Prompts Soft Lockdown: Principal

TINLEY PARK, IL — Tinley Park police were questioning a student after a bullet was found in a hallway at Victor J. Andrew High School campus Monday morning, the school's principal said.

A student found the bullet just before 9 a.m., in the Alternative Education hallway. The student brought it to a teacher, officials said, and a soft lockdown was put in place. Video linked the bullet to one specific student, said Principal Dr. Abir Othman.

"Through video, staff were able to determine when the bullet was dropped and by whom," Othman said. "No weapons were found, and the police took the student into custody for questioning."

The soft lockdown was lifted at 9:30 a.m., Othma said.

"I appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding. I want to thank the Tinley Park Police Department, our Deans' Office staff and Administration for their work helping secure the building," Othman said. "As always, these situations require everyone’s cooperation. The flexibility shown by our staff and students speaks to our ability to adapt and keep our focus on the safety of our school community."