CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Unit 4 district officials said someone made a claim a gun was involved in fights that occurred at Central High School, forcing a lockdown of the building.
An updated statement said there were "several fights" Friday morning at the school. A "very large group of students" rushed out of the school at one point and one student yelled that a gun was involved, the district said.
Officials then called 911 and the lockdown began.
"Following a detailed search, the building was deemed safe and the lockdown was lifted around 1:40 this afternoon," the statement said. "At this time, there is no evidence to confirm a weapon was involved or fired during this incident. We are grateful for the immediate response from the law enforcement community including Champaign PD, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Illinois Police Department.
"Central High School is now operating on its regular schedule."
Champaign police spokesperson Tom Yelich confirmed with WAND News there were "large fights" at Central High School. According to him, there was no confirmation of a gun going off.
