Addison, IL – Police responded to Lincoln Elementary School in Addison on Friday after bullets were discovered in the school lunchroom, prompting a temporary safety HOLD, according to the Addison Police Department.
Authorities said no one was allowed to enter or leave the building during the investigation, which lasted about two hours. A student was identified and admitted to bringing the bullets to school, police said. No firearm was located, and there were no threats made toward students or staff.
The incident led to additional K9 searches throughout the school as a precaution, but officers confirmed the situation was contained and no ongoing danger was found.
According to police, the HOLD procedure is designed to ensure safety while allowing classes to continue indoors. Once the investigation was complete, the school returned to normal operations.
The Addison Police Department emphasized that “every precaution was taken” to keep students and staff safe. Anyone with questions about the incident can contact police at (630) 543-3080.
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