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Douglas County authorities responding to incident at Westview High School
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Key Points:
- Douglas County authorities, along with Nebraska State Patrol and Bennington Police, located and took into custody a student who allegedly brought a firearm to Westview High School, prompting a lockdown on Friday afternoon.
- The school was searched thoroughly, and while the student was apprehended without incident, authorities are still searching for the firearm.
- Students were dismissed safely after the scene was secured, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- Despite the lockdown, Westview High School’s scheduled game against Papillion-La Vista will proceed as planned.
- The lockdown prompted concern among students and parents, with Omaha Public Schools issuing an official alert and following standard response protocols.
