All students and staff of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School on Dancy Street were safe, according to a message from the principal that was sent to families, and the lockdown was eventually lifted for dismissal.
Students who attend after school care were held in the school’s media center until pickup.
The elementary school said police were notified and responded. Additional details from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were not immediately provided. Mayor Lenny Curry released a statement on Twitter that reads: “I have been in contact with @DrDianaGreene. The safety of @CityofJax‘s children has been and remains my top priority. Standing in solidarity today with @DuvalSchools after the incident this afternoon. Grateful everyone at the school is safe and headed home to their families.”
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed it responded to the area of Dancy and Post streets in Murray Hill nearby. It said it transported someone with serious injuries.Here are the two messages that were sent to families:We want to let you know first that all students and staff are safe. Again, all students and staff are safe.
However, we have initiated our lock down procedures as a result of a suspicious person allegedly carrying an axe outside of the school.Police have been notified, and we will follow up with you once the situation is resolved.Hello Ruth Upson families this is Duval Public Schools calling again.Please pay close attention if your child attends any after school care in the Murray Hill area.
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