Chester, SC – Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies have completed their search of the Chester Park School Complex after a mid-day lockdown that prompted a large law enforcement response Friday.
According to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the search concluded around 12:48 p.m., and no additional areas or persons of concern were located within the school. The complex, however, remains on a hold status as officials work on dismissal procedures.
Earlier updates from the Sheriff’s Office indicated multiple individuals had been detained during the active investigation. Deputies began searching the school around 12:28 p.m. after securing the area. The lockdown was initiated shortly after noon as a precaution, and residents were urged to avoid the area throughout the early afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Chester County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for official updates.
School officials will handle communication regarding student release, and the Sheriff’s Office stated that further details will be shared as they become available.
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