COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE: According to the Columbus Police Department, the barricaded person inside Briarwood Apartments has been taken into custody. Waycross Drive in front of Smith Elementary School is now open
Original: Smith Elementary is currently in lockdown as reported by BCSC Wednesday morning. The decision was made as a precaution due to law enforcement activity nearby, the school and local law enforcement say all students and staff are safe at this time.
According to the Columbus Police Department (CPD), the activity is due to an individual barricaded inside a residence at Briarwood Apartments. CPD, however, assures that all students and staff are safe despite the nearby activity. More information will be released at a later time.