Multiple Schools in Shelby County on Lockdown After 'Incident Involving a Gun'

Authorities Investigate After 'Incident Involving a Gun' at Rossville Middle School

Multiple schools in Shelby County, Tennessee, were placed on lockdown on Thursday, February 23, 2023, after an "incident involving a gun" at Rossville Middle School.

Lockdown Lifted at Some Schools, Investigation Ongoing

The lockdown has since been lifted at some schools, but Rossville Middle School and two nearby elementary schools remain on lockdown as of 1:30 p.m. CST.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and no injuries have been reported.

Parents Urged to Stay Away from Schools

Parents have been urged to stay away from the schools while police investigate.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to call 911.

Multiple Schools Affected by Lockdown

The following schools were placed on lockdown:

• Rossville Middle School
• Rossville Elementary School
• | Germantown Elementary School

Situation Remains Fluid

The situation remains fluid, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.

We will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.