Lockdown lifted at Dr. Phillips High School after student claims to have seen gun

Search for possible weapon

Dr. Phillips High School was placed on lockdown just before noon Wednesday.

According to school officials,  a student reported seeing a gun.

Police responded and after a search, nothing was found.

The Lockdown was lifted around 12:40pm.

OPD officers said they would remain on scene with an increased presence past an early dismissal time of  1:15 pm.

Investigators said they are searching for a possible weapon.

The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been released.

No other details are available.