Ross Sheppard High School locked down after weapons complaint; lockdown lifted
Edmonton police responded to a weapons complaint at the west-end school Friday afternoon. An imitation firearm was found during the investigation.
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Ross Sheppard High School went into lockdown September 2, after a weapons complaint. Edmonton police responded around 12:30 p.m., with tactical officers deploying to the school and establishing a command post on scene.
During the investigation, police found an imitation firearm. No injuries were reported and no arrests were made. The lockdown has since been lifted. The incident remains under investigation.
When a school is in lockdown, doors are locked and students and staff remain quiet in their classrooms with the lights off, according to Kim Smith, Edmonton Public Schools spokesperson. Families were notified through the SchoolMessenger urgent message system.
Edmonton Police Service issued a reminder through its "Fake Gun, Real Danger" campaign: imitation firearms can appear indistinguishable from real weapons, making them dangerous in any situation. Police cannot tell the difference, and neither can bystanders.
Where exactly on campus was the imitation firearm located?
What prompted the initial weapons complaint, and who reported it?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What was found at Ross Sheppard High School during the police investigation?
An imitation firearm was found at Ross Sheppard High School during the investigation on September 2.
When did police respond to the weapons complaint at the school?
Edmonton police responded around 12:30 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
Were there any injuries or arrests from the incident?
No injuries were reported and no arrests were made during the incident at Ross Sheppard High School.
