Report of gun-toting person near Covington High School leads to campus lockdown, 1 in custody

Report of gun-toting person near Covington High School leads to campus lockdown, 1 in custody
Photo credit Covington Police Department

A lockdown at Covington High School has been lifted, but a police presence remains on campus today after a report of a person with a gun near the school.

Covington Police say one person is in custody.

"We did receive a video showing a person with a firearm, which was taken seriously and immediately investigated," police said in a statement on social media.

Police say no firearm was found on campus, and determined there is not an active threat.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Covington Police Department