‘Student with a gun’ allegation puts Hamilton school under hold and secure

Published November 8, 2021 at 4:17 pm

Bernie Custis Secondary School.
Bernie Custis Secondary School.

A Hamilton school was placed under lockdown after police say threats involving a student and a gun were reported.

The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) notified residents via Twitter on Monday (Nov. 8) just after 1 p.m. that Bernie Custis Secondary School at 1055 King St East was being placed on hold and secure.

Just before 2:25 p.m., police tweeted that the hold and secure was lifted after no gun was located.

“Detectives continue to investigate the allegations,” police said.

 

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