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Quinlan ISD placed on brief lockdown

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Quinlan ISD was put on lockdown for a brief period this morning after a student said that he had seen a firearm on campus.

Quinlan ISD released this statement:

This morning a Thompson Middle School student reported that he had seen what he believed to be a firearm on campus. As a precautionary measure,TMS was immediately placed on lockdown, and QISD Police and other local law enforcement agencies responded to the campus. After a complete and thorough search no evidence of a weapon was substantiated, and law enforcement released the campus back to normal status. QISD will treat every incident of this nature with the utmost concern for student safety and welfare.

We will bring you the latest updates if this situation progresses.

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