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1 facing charges after gun video causes Covington High School lockdown

1 facing charges after gun video causes Covington High School lockdown
Covington Police Department

A video showing someone bringing a gun into a classroom sent Covington High School into lockdown Friday.

Covington police responded and carried a safety sweep of the entire campus. One person was taken into custody, and the lockdown was lifted a short time later.


Officials say the video was recorded sometime last fall, but it surfaced today, leading some to think there was an immediate threat.

Further investigation determined that what appeared to be a firearm was actually an air pistol.

"The Covington Police Department takes every threat seriously, regardless of when or where the information originates," said Police Chief Michael Ferrell. "The safety of our students, faculty, and staff will always be our top priority."