Schools in Greenwood, SC, Briefly Locked Down After Report of Potential Firearm
A lockdown at Mays Elementary School and Westview Middle School in Greenwood, South Carolina, was lifted after a student reported seeing someone with a possible firearm near Mays Elementary. Authorities responded, including K9 and drone units, but determined there was…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 5, 2026 —
A brief lockdown was enacted at Mays Elementary School and Westview Middle School in Greenwood, South Carolina, on [Date of Incident – if available, otherwise omit] before being lifted after authorities determined there was no ongoing threat.
The measure was put in place following a report from a student who observed an individual with a possible firearm in the vicinity of Mays Elementary School. In response to the report, law enforcement agencies, including K9 and drone units, were dispatched to the scene to investigate.
After a thorough assessment, officials concluded that there was no credible threat to the safety of students or staff at either Mays Elementary or Westview Middle School. The lockdown was subsequently lifted.
Further details regarding the identity of the individual seen or the specific circumstances surrounding the report were not immediately available. The exact timeline of the incident, including when the report was made and when the lockdown was initiated and lifted, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mary Kate Howland on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
