‘Weapon-related incident’ caused school lockdown in Caledon: police

A weapon sent a Caledon school into lockdown Tuesday afternoon.

Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School was sent into lockdown on Tuesday, shortly after 1:30 p.m., OPP said.

Officers responded to a “weapon-related incident” involving two youths at the school, police said. Police didn’t specify what type of weapon was found.

No injuries were reported as a result of the situation.

To ensure everyone’s continued safety, the school was placed into lockdown, police said.

Police said they took two youths into police custody. There was no word on charges yet.

The lockdown was lifted just before 3:30 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

The OPP said they take all public safety threats seriously and provide resources necessary to assess and respond to such threats. Caledon OPP thanked the community for their patience during this stressful situation.