Salzgitter, Germany – A suspect has been taken into custody following an apparent threat at a vocational school in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. According to police, the individual is a minor. This morning, students were confined to their classrooms after a report indicated someone had been seen with a weapon on the school grounds.
“We were able to locate the person described in the building. They are now in custody,” a police spokesperson stated. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether a weapon was found, citing the ongoing investigation.
Police Searched Every Classroom
A large contingent of emergency personnel began searching for the suspect at 10:30 AM. The affected school, “BBS Fredenberg” on Hans-Böckler-Ring, was cordoned off. Students were gradually escorted from the school, protected by officers.
Every classroom was reportedly searched. “At no point was there a danger to other people,” police asserted. A neighboring gymnasium was also affected by the deployment.
School Principal to Parents: “Your Child is Not in Danger”
The principal of the gymnasium issued a statement to parents assuring them the operation was a precautionary measure: “Your child is currently not in danger,” Verena Akkermann wrote in all capital letters.
She requested that parents refrain from coming to the scene to avoid hindering police operations: “Please stay away from the school center, even if it is demanding,” the principal added. Students were instructed not to use their mobile phones during the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the lockdown at the school?
The lockdown was initiated following a report that someone had been seen with a weapon on the school grounds.
Was a weapon found?
Police have not yet disclosed whether a weapon was found on the suspect, citing the ongoing investigation.
Was the neighboring gymnasium also locked down?
The neighboring gymnasium was affected by the deployment, and the principal assured parents it was a precautionary measure.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what further details will emerge regarding this incident and the motivations behind it.
