Dominion Middle School Briefly on Lockdown During Nearby Barricade Situation
Columbus, OH – Dominion Middle School in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus went into lockdown Monday afternoon due to a barricade situation involving a person with a gun near the school campus. The situation concluded around 5 p.m. With a man detained, though officials have not confirmed any arrests.
Details of the Incident
Columbus police responded to a report of a person with a firearm refusing to leave the 100 block of East Arcadia Avenue around 12:05 p.m., according to a Columbus public safety dispatcher as reported by 10TV. The school, located at 100 E. Arcadia Ave., initiated lockdown procedures at 12:30 p.m. As a precautionary measure.
School Response and Dismissal
Dominion Middle School lifted the lockdown at 1:50 p.m. . A Columbus City Schools spokesperson stated that students were dismissed at their normal time, though the dismissal process was adjusted due to the closure of Arcadia Avenue .
Recent Safety Concerns at Dominion Middle School
This incident follows a separate safety scare at Dominion Middle School in late February, when a gun was discovered in a student’s backpack as reported by ABC6 and as reported by NBC4. The student fled the school before police could detain them in that instance. These events have prompted increased attention to campus safety among parents and neighbors according to Hoodline.
Ongoing Updates and Resources
Families are encouraged to monitor updates from Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Division of Police . The Columbus Division of Police maintains a public press release page for police notices.
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