Hoax Armed Suspect Call Triggers Lockdown at Miami-Dade Schools

School Lockdown and Investigation

• 🚨 Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a potential armed suspect at Christopher Columbus High School and St. Brendan Catholic Church.
• ✅ The "all clear" has since been given, confirming that all students are safe and accounted for.
• ⚠️ Two students sustained minor injuries, tripping and falling while running during the incident.

Debunking the Threat

• 🔍 The initial report of a person with a gun on campus has been fully debunked by authorities.
• 🚫 There is no evidence of an active shooter or any findings to support the initial claim, other than the phone call itself.

Investigation into the Hoax Call

• 🕵️ The Homeland Security Bureau will conduct an active investigation to identify the source of the hoax call.
• ⚖️ The sheriff's office emphasized that making such threats is a crime with serious consequences, and individuals will be arrested.
• 🗣️ Authorities urge parents to talk to their children about the gravity of making false threats.
• ❓ The origin of the call, whether from inside or outside the school, is currently under investigation.

Community Response and Preparedness

• 🤝 The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the school and community, including establishing a family reunification center.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They acknowledged the fear this causes for parents and the community, assuring that efforts were made to ensure everyone's safety.
• 🚒 The response demonstrated the preparedness and resources of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office for such incidents.
• 🌐 Law enforcement partners and the school collaborated to ensure a successful resolution.