Coral Springs High School’s code red lockdown has been lifted.
A school security guard saw a juvenile by the school’s fence and was unsure if they were entering or leaving the campus, according to Coral Springs police.
The Broward County school, located at 7201 W. Sample Rd. in Coral Springs, was then placed on a “precautionary” lockdown during the investigation Friday afternoon.
Police said they spoke with the student and determined that no one was “in immediate danger.”
The lockdown was lifted shortly after 2 p.m.
Update: CS High School Security saw a juvenile by the face and it was unclear if they were coming onto campus or leaving and the school was put onto a precautionary lock down. Contact was made with the student and it was determined no one was in immediate danger. Code Red Lifted https://t.co/fIfVX7bqVL
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