LUBBOCK and WOLFFORTH, Texas – Four Frenship schools were placed on lockout Monday morning due to “law enforcement activity” in the area.
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The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office said officers were helping Wolfforth Police with a carjacking case. The call came in just before 9:00 a.m. Specifics of the location and possible injuries were not yet provided.
Shortly after 11:00 a.m., the lockout was lifted.
The following was a notice provided to parents via the Frenship Twitter page while the lockout was in effect.
ATTENTION: Bennett Elementary, Frenship Middle School, the Ninth Grade Center and Frenship High School are on a lockout due to law enforcement activity in the area. This police matter is unrelated to any of the campuses; however, the schools have been placed on a lockout (1 of 2)
out of an abundance of caution. There is currently an increased police presence around the campuses while outside law enforcement handle their investigation. During the lockout, students will remain inside the buildings until the all clear has been given. (2 of 2)
