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Suspect in custody after shooting incident in Freeport prompts school lockdowns

A suspect is in custody after a shooting incident on Stella Drive in Freeport prompted lockdowns at two schools Thursday morning.
WCSO

A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident on Stella Drive that prompted lockdowns at two nearby schools Thursday morning, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said.

  • The sheriff’s office responded to the scene and placed Freeport Elementary School and Freeport Learning Center on lockdown as a precaution. There was an increased law enforcement presence in the area.

North Jackson Avenue was shut down between Highway 20 and Old Eucheeanna Road during the response. The sheriff’s office said it was searching for a 15-year-old white male with reddish brown hair who was considered armed and dangerous.

Walton Correctional Institution K-9 teams and the WCSO Drone Unit were on scene to assist. Residents in the area were asked to call 911 immediately if they spotted anything suspicious.

A suspect was taken into custody at approximately 8:55 a.m. The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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