Wantagh High School Placed on Lockdown After Gunshots Heard Nearby

Police Investigate, Two in Custody, No Students or Staff Injured

Wantagh, New York - Multiple gunshots were heard near Wantagh High School on Wayside Lane at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 25, 2023, prompting the school to be placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure.

According to police, two individuals were taken into custody a short distance from the school. No students or staff were injured during the incident.

The lockdown was lifted around 2:30 p.m. after police determined that there was no immediate threat to the school. Students were dismissed at the regular time with additional police presence on-site.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police have not yet released any information about the motive for the shooting or the identities of the suspects.

The incident has shaken the Wantagh community. Many parents expressed concern about the safety of their children and called for increased security measures at the school.

School officials have assured parents that they are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of students and staff. They have also implemented additional security measures, including increased police patrols around the school.

The incident highlights the importance of school safety and the need for vigilance in preventing violence in schools. Parents, students, and school officials must work together to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all.