South Gwinnett High School on lockdown, police search for 2 suspects in area

By Talgat Almanov

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — An investigation is underway at South Gwinnett High School prompting a lockdown. According to the Gwinnett Police Department, officers are searching for two suspects.

They said they are establishing a police perimeter near the school.

According to school officials, all students are inside locked classrooms with teachers, and no one is allowed in or out of the building. Nearby WC Britt Elementary School is also under a soft lockdown due to a “situation that occurred off campus.”

“A soft lockdown means teaching and learning continue in the building. Students can move around inside, but they are not permitted to go outside. Most importantly, they are safe. In an abundance of caution additional police are on campus,” said Bernard Watson, Director of Community and Media Relations for Gwinnett County Schools.

Police did not say who the suspects are and what they are wanted for.

This is an active investigation and Atlanta News First has a crew on the scene.

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