Sprayberry High School Shooting, Lockdown Marietta, GA — Cobb County police and school officials responded to Sprayberry High School today after receiving a report that a firearm may have been brought onto campus, prompting a precautionary lockdown and heavy law‑enforcement presence.
According to law enforcement, officers were dispatched to the school in response to a report of a possible weapon, conducting safety checks throughout the campus and placing the school in a Code Red lockdown as a safety measure while they investigated.
Following a thorough search of the campus and surrounding areas, no weapon or supporting evidence was found. Police confirmed they did not locate any gun or other firearm as part of their investigation. Authorities say the call that triggered the response is now under review as a potential hoax or false report, and further examination of the situation is ongoing.
School officials worked with law enforcement throughout the incident to ensure the safety of students and staff, and normal school operations have since resumed. Parents and guardians were advised to remain calm and refrain from coming to campus to avoid interfering with emergency responders.
The Cobb County School District and Cobb police emphasized that student safety is the top priority and that they will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the report. Additional details will be released as they become available.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information is released by authorities.
