Students in custody after gun found at Lake Brantley High School, officials say – WFTV

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Lake Brantley High School is under a Code Yellow alert after a gun was found on campus Wednesday morning, school officials said.

Lake Brantley High School Principal Brian Blasewitz sent out a notification at 8:47 a.m. saying a weapon had been found on campus and a student was in custody.

Altamonte Springs confirmed to Channel 9 that a A male student was taken into custody this morning.

According to ASPD, he was in possession of a weapon.

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A Seminole County Public Schools spokesperson told Eyewitness News that officials received a tip this morning about a possible weapon on campus.

One student was searched and, according to the district, was found to have an unloaded firearm.

Authorities stressed that all students and staff were safe.

Parents and others are advised not to come to school.

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A Code Yellow warning means that no one is allowed to enter or leave the campus.

A Channel 9 crew is en route to the school and will provide updates on Eyewitness News and WFTV.com.

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