Hall County sheriff’s investigators continue to look into a Friday evening incident at Cherokee Bluff High School where two handguns were discovered during a basketball game on the school campus.
School officials received a tip about the weapons and notified the school resource officer. The SRO found the weapons inside a book bag in a common area of a locker room and contacted investigators.
“So far, investigators have identified one juvenile suspect in the case. At this point in the investigation, there is no evidence that the guns were brought to campus to threaten any particular group or individual,” says Hall County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer B.J. Williams.
The Hall County School District publicly thanked those who notified law enforcement for “having the courage to speak up.”
“The situation was immediately turned over to law enforcement. An investigation is currently underway, and those involved are not allowed on any Hall County School District campus,” says Hall County Schools spokesperson Stan Lewis. “This is a serious violation of Georgia law and the HCSD student code of conduct, and the district will respond accordingly.”
Lewis says campus safety is the district’s “most important responsibility” and adds this case highlights the importance of practicing ‘If you see something, say something.’
“This concern was immediately shared with school officials,” he says. “We would like to thank the Hall County community for having the courage to speak up in such a serious situation.”
Williams says the investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s office encourages anyone with information to contact investigators at 770-536-8812.
