GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Twin Rivers Middle School was placed on soft lockdown Thursday as law enforcement responded to an ongoing incident in the surrounding area, according to Gwinnett County Public Schools.
The security measure also affected Mountain View High School and Freeman’s Mill Elementary School. School officials said the police activity was not related to the schools, while normal activities continued inside the buildings.
According to the school district, Lena Carter Road, Old Peachtree Road and Braselton Highway were blocked as authorities responded to the situation. The U.S. Marshals Service also confirmed its involvement in the operation.
A soft lockdown prevents people from entering or leaving the affected school buildings while regular activities continue inside. The precaution is intended to limit movement around the campuses while law enforcement manages the nearby incident.
School officials said the lockdown was implemented as a precaution and that the police activity was occurring in the surrounding area rather than at the schools themselves. No additional details about the nature of the police operation have been released.
Authorities and school officials are continuing to monitor the situation as the response remains ongoing. Information about the incident may change as law enforcement provides additional details.
The situation remains under investigation, and further updates are expected from authorities and Gwinnett County Public Schools. Residents and motorists in the affected area should remain aware of any official traffic or safety instructions while the police operation continues.
