Written Threat Of Gun Violence Leads To Lockdown Of Gunston Middle School: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Gunston Middle School in Arlington was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a “written threat” of gun violence was found at the school, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

Shortly after 1 p.m., police were dispatched to the school, at 2700 S. Lang Street, after administrators found a message written inside a restroom stall referencing gun violence. Prior to police officers arriving, the school was placed on lockdown, police said.

When they arrived, police officers did not find an active threat to the safety of students or staff. Police then assisted with a controlled dismissal of students and the lockdown was lifted, according to police. At the time, police instructed parents to check for an email from Arlington Public Schools to learn about when their children would be dismissed from school.

No injuries were reported during the incident, police said.

Police said they are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the written threat is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Tip Line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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