Lockdown: Two in custody after post about gun on social media at Brampton high school

Police have two youths in custody following a weapons call and lockdown at a Brampton high school.

Peel Regional Police say Sandalwood Heights Secondary School at 2671 Sandalwood Pkwy. East was placed on lockdown shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning after receiving reports of social media posts about a gun.

Police said the post was made by a student and the school was been placed on lockdown as a precaution.

No injuries were reported and police had a visible presence at the school while officers investigated.

Police said shortly before 12 p.m. that two young persons had been taken into custody and a replica firearm was recovered by investigators.

The investigation is ongoing. Police have not said if any changes are pending, and have not disclosed any additional details about the youths.

WEAPONS DANGEROUS:
– 2671 Sandalwood Py E #Brampton
– Sandalwood Heights SS
– Reports of a gun posted on social media by a student
– Unknown if a replica firearm
– School in lockdown as a precaution
– Officers attending
– No injuries reported
– C/R at 10:23 a.m.
– PR23-0337642

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 18, 2023