Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, part of the Gwinnett County School System, is currently under emergency lockdown, according to reports from local authorities.
The Gwinnett County police and sheriff’s department are on the scene, and the public has been advised to avoid the area until further notice. Details about the nature of the lockdown are limited at this time, and the cause and severity of the situation have not been disclosed by authorities.
Eyewitnesses near the school have reported a significant police presence, with multiple police vehicles and officers in tactical gear seen rushing to the scene. Several roads around the school have been closed off, leading to traffic congestion in the area.
While the situation is being taken seriously by law enforcement, the authorities have urged the public to remain calm and patient as they work to resolve the situation.
This incident follows previous lockdowns at Brookwood High School in 2022, prompted by threats made to the school. In those instances, a call to the Snellville police threatening self-harm and another threat of shooting at the school led to a soft lockdown being initiated. Subsequently, a social media threat claiming that someone was on campus with a gun escalated the lockdown to a harder level. However, after investigation by law enforcement, no credible threat was found.
Brookwood High School, part of the Gwinnett County School System, serves several areas of southern Gwinnett County, including Snellville, Lawrenceville, and Lilburn. It was established in 1981 to alleviate overcrowding in nearby high schools and has since become an integral part of the community.
The current emergency lockdown at Brookwood High School underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness in ensuring the safety and security of students and staff in educational institutions.
