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The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email miss out! Subscribe to our newsletter and get our top stories every weekday morning.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Walnut Park Elementary School is located at 3200 Walnut Street, in Gadsden. “We are very proud of the safety measures we have put in place in our school system to keep our students safe.”Īn official at Gadsden City Schools said the school is out for the summer but there is a summer program being held for students at the campus. We have cameras, so we can see who’s at the door. Anyone who does not have a pass… they don’t get in the building. “One of the things that concerned us in regards to the situation in Texas was, I think it was reported that maybe someone had gone into a building and left the door open," said Reddick. Reddick said because of the deadly Uvalde, Texas shooting, the school system had already been on high alert. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office said all children at the school remained safe and have since been released to their parents. "He had no business trying to get inside the building, so she immediately called for the kids to be locked down and she called the SRO from what I understand," Reddick said. Reddick said the principal of the school reacted fast when she found out someone was trying to get into the school. "I didn’t know what was going on, but I knew it was something really bad.” “I got a call from the principal who was really distraught," said Reddick. Reddick said the man was trying to get into several doors at the school but he said he didn't know if he was armed. yesterday, officers responded to the area of Grey Road 9 and Southgate Sideroad 3 for a report of threats made, possibly involving a firearm. Grey Bruce OPP would like to make the public aware of a situation yesterday afternoon which led to a heavy police presence. Gadsden City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick said he was told a man was aggressively trying to enter the school, and school officials followed protocol to protect all students. Heavy police presence in Southgate yesterday. The city of Gadsden Crime Scene Unit responded to the incident. At least one person was killed.ġ819 News reported to the area where there was a heavy police presence and a body covered in a sheet in front of the school.

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency sent out a message Thursday asking everyone to avoid the area surrounding Walnut Park Elementary School, in Gadsden, after a deadly incident.
