Police: William Dandy Middle School placed on code red, gun found on campus
MIAMI - William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale was placed on code red Friday afternoon after police said a student had a gun on campus.
Police said they received a call at around 3:30 p.m., in reference to an individual on school property with a gun.
The school was immediately placed on code red, and responding officers located the individual and a firearm.
Police said the student who was involved is in custody. They did not release the student's identity.
There were no shots fired and no injuries reported, police said.
Broward County Schools says the student did not make any threats toward anyone in the school.
CBS4 cameras caught the emotional reunion between students and their awaiting parents during dismissal.
"We were so scared," says grandmother Ruby Matthews. "You don't know that it happens, until it happens to you."
The school is located in the 2400 block of NW 26th Street.
Police have not said what charges the child will be facing.
