Lockdown lifted at Cathedral High School after reports of possible weapon

A lockdown has been lifted at Cathedral High School following reports of a possible weapon Wednesday afternoon.

Hamilton police posted on social media shortly after 1 p.m., saying they were searching the area of the school in the Gibson neighbourhood.

Investigators confirmed students and staff remained safe.

.@HWCDSB has lifted the Lockdown at Cathedral High School.

The staff and students remained safe.

We thank everyone as our officers continue to maintain a presence at and around the school and investigate the information provided. #HamOnt #PoliceUpdate https://t.co/IdmHrVrLCL

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) April 17, 2024

Officers say the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board lifted the lockdown nearly one hour later.

“We thank everyone as our officers continue to maintain a presence at and around the school and investigate the information provided,” a police spokesperson said in a post on X.

Police have not confirmed whether a weapon has been found at this time.