Waterford High School Shelter-In-Place In Effect [UPDATE]

WATERFORD, CT - A shelter-in-place was briefly in effect for Waterford High School but students at the school were "never danger," police said. Preparation for class activities is taking place but no one is allowed to enter or exit the school.

Police released the following statement regarding the incident:

"On 02/26/2019 at about 1:30 PM, Waterford High School administration was made aware of a single bullet that had been found in a student support conference room. The decision was immediately made to put the school in 'shelter in place' - this means that the students participate in their normal classroom activity, but no one is allowed to enter or leave the school.

"During interviews by the Waterford High School’s administration and Waterford Police Department’s school resource officer, it was learned who brought the bullet to school - perhaps accidentally. The case remains under investigation by both the police and the school.

"At no time were students in danger, all students are safe. The 'shelter in place' has been lifted, all Waterford High School students will be resuming normal activities and the bus schedule remains as normal."

Waterford High School officials also released the following statement on social media: "At this time, the Shelter in place at Waterford High School has been lifted. The school has returned to normal operations, and we will dismiss at our regular time today."