Code Red: Police swarm South Surrey high school following gun report
A report of a weapon at Earl Marriott Secondary this afternoon led to a 'Code Red' lockdown of the school.
Police swarmed the area around 3:30 p.m. – as the school day was ending – and there were reports the police helicopter was also called in.
As it turned out, the weapon was what one officer on the scene described as a "fake," a replica pellet gun.
Police say a 15-year-old student pointed the imitation weapon at another student near the school smoking pit.
The lockdown was lifted soon after, and one teenaged boy was taken into custody for questioning.
Earl Marriott, located at 15751 16 Ave., has a student population 1,920 students and more than 120 teachers and support staff.
- Dan Ferguson & Tracy Holmes
COMMENTS
Let's keep comments:
We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters.
We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.