Stratford North Western Public School is currently on lockdown as police respond to a report of a person with a gun inside the school.
2ND UPDATE: Stratford Police arrested one male in the incident with a replica handgun. All students are safe. They want to thank all staff and students for their cooperation.
UPDATE: The situation at North Western Secondary has been resolved without further incident. Two males are in custody. The lockdown has been lifted. Investigation is continuing.
STRATFORD - Stratford North Western Public School is currently on lockdown.
Stratford Police are responding to a person with a gun inside the school. Everyone is asked to keep clear of the area until the investigation is complete.
We will provide you with more updates as they become available on this developing story.
@SPSmediaoffice is responding to a person with a gun call at Stratford North Western high school. The school is in lockdown. Please keep clear of the area until the investigation is complete.
— Stratford Police Service (@SPSmediaoffice) October 17, 2019
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