Bev Facey Lockdown Sherwood Park, AB — A lockdown was reported at Bev Facey Community High School today amid concerns over a possible threat involving a person with a weapon, prompting a heavy response from law enforcement, including Emergency Response Team (ERT) units, according to local eyewitness reports and community updates.
Shortly after students and staff were placed in lockdown, concerned parents and residents described a significant police presence near the school, including officers searching classrooms and hallways as part of a precautionary safety sweep. Students were reportedly instructed to remain calm and follow lockdown procedures, with some classrooms checked and students asked to remove outerwear as officers conducted their search.
Witness accounts indicated that the lockdown was connected to a report of a person seen with a weapon in the vicinity of Bev Facey, which also led to nearby schools and areas implementing heightened security measures. Some social media posts from community members suggested the situation was evolving rapidly throughout the afternoon.
Authorities have not yet released an official public statement confirming the details of the incident, the identity of any suspect, or whether any weapon was actually located. However, later unverified community updates indicated that the lockdown was lifted and a suspect may have been apprehended, though these details have not been confirmed by police at the time of reporting.
Strathcona County RCMP and school officials typically treat all potential threats seriously to ensure the safety of students and staff, following established emergency response protocols. Residents and families in the area are urged to follow official channels for confirmed updates and to avoid sharing unverified information that could cause further alarm.
This remains a developing story. Further verified information will be provided as it becomes available from law enforcement and school authorities.
