Battle Ground High School briefly placed on lockdown

Battle Ground High School went into modified lockdown Tuesday morning due to a report of someone carrying a weapon in the area.

The Battle Ground Police Department received a report of a person walking down the street near Burgerville, 217 W. Main St., with what was described as an assault rifle, police spokeswoman Bonnie Gilberti said. Officers responded, searched the area but didn’t find anyone, she said.

The lockdown lasted for about 15 minutes, according to a Battle Ground Public Schools email sent to parents.

The action was described as a precaution. The lockdown was lifted as soon as law enforcement told the high school the area was clear and it was OK to do so, according to the email.

“All students are safe and the schools are continuing on their regular schedules,” the email said.

A modified lockdown means students and staff are brought inside the building, and all exterior doors are locked. A full lockdown includes bringing students and staff into classrooms and locking the doors, covering windows and remaining quiet and out of sight, according to the school district’s emergency procedures.