FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Durham, NC - (Monday, February 27, 2023) - The Durham County Sheriff's Office investigation into a student who brought a weapon onto the Jordan High School campus on Friday is still an active one. 
In response to requests from media for additional information, we are providing the following update. The weapon in question was a loaded handgun. It was found in a bag the student was carrying when he was located.  On Friday, a juvenile petition was obtained, and he was taken into custody.

Any additional information will be released at the appropriate time via email. 

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Durham, NC (Friday, February 24, 2023) - Just before 3:45 p.m. today, Friday, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer at Jordan High School was notified about a tip that a student had brought a firearm on campus. The school was put into lockdown while a search could be conducted.  The 14-year-old male was found moments later.  The weapon he was carrying was secured, and the lockdown was lifted. 
 
“Last week and into this week we listened to students from across Durham Public Schools as they spoke about their concerns surrounding gun violence”, said Sheriff Clarence Birkhead.  While I’m glad the lesson “See Something, Say Something” is getting across to our students, it’s disheartening that young people believe they need to solve their problems with a gun. Thankfully, in this instance, no one was injured or killed.” 
 
The incident is currently under investigation no further information is available. 

 

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