Bristol Township police have stepped up patrols after elementary school students reportedly spotted a man with a gun Thursday morning.
According to a statement from the district, students walking to Brookwood Elementary School (James Buchanan Elementary School) “observed what appeared to be a man with a handgun.”
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Acting Lt. Ralph Johnson said officers responded to the scene and searched the area for the person who possibly had a gun. The school was put on lockdown for a period of time after the report was received.
After a search, the person was not located, and the investigation was ongoing as of late morning.
“Because the individual was observed in a neighborhood in proximity to both Fitch and Buchanan, all recess activities will be held indoors today. Both schools will continue to maintain the same vigilance they always have when visitors come to their building,” the district statement said.
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Johnson said officers will step up patrols in the area of the schools as a precaution.
