Chester, SC – A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported at the Chester Park School Complex Friday morning, prompting a full lockdown of the campus, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials confirmed the lockdown just after 9 a.m., urging residents to avoid the area while deputies respond to an ongoing situation at the multi-school campus. The complex includes Chester Park Elementary, Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology, and Chester Park School of Inquiry.
According to the sheriff’s office, all students and staff are being kept inside their classrooms as a precaution while law enforcement investigates. Authorities have not yet released details about the nature of the threat or incident prompting the response.
Parents are asked not to come to the school until further notice, as law enforcement continues to secure the area. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available through the Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s official channels and social media pages.
Residents are urged to stay clear of the complex to allow emergency responders to work safely and efficiently.
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