School locks down after suspected gun carried near campus
A high school south of Brisbane was placed on lockdown after a 27-year-old man was seen carrying what appeared to be a firearm near the campus. Police responded and found the item to be a gel blaster, not a real gun, and took the man into custody. No injuries were reported, and the school resumed normal activities after a 20-minute lockdown. The man has not been charged, and investigations are ongoing.
- ▪Loganlea State High School was locked down for 20 minutes after a suspected firearm was seen nearby.
- ▪Police found the 27-year-old man was carrying a gel blaster, not a real gun.
- ▪The man was taken into custody but has not been charged.
- ▪No injuries were reported during the incident.
- ▪School officials notified parents and confirmed classes resumed shortly after the lockdown ended.
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