CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An elementary school in west Charlotte was placed on lockdown Thursday morning due to police activity in the area, authorities say.
Officers responded to a reported disturbance at Charles H. Parker Academic Center, formerly known as Barringer Elementary School, around 10:33 a.m.
School officials say “out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while officers investigated the incident.”
CMPD continues to assist CMS PD in the investigation into this disturbance.