hamilton high school lockdown today Chandler, Arizona, USA — Hamilton High School in Chandler was placed into a precautionary lockdown Tuesday afternoon after an incident involving a Hamilton student and an alleged armed carjacking in the school’s vicinity, local law enforcement and school officials confirmed.
According to police, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time near the campus. A 38‑year‑old woman allegedly approached a student with a firearm and took the student’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. The 17‑year‑old student was unharmed but shaken by the encounter, authorities say.
The Chandler Unified School District said the lockdown was initiated while officers responded and worked to identify and locate the suspect. Law enforcement activity included surveys of the area as students and staff remained secured indoors. Officials emphasized the incident took place after school hours in the parking lot area, and there was no further threat detected on campus once the suspect was identified and taken into custody the following day.
School administrators reiterated that the safety protocols helped ensure all students were protected during the response and that there were no injuries associated with the incident outside of emotional distress reported by the student involved.
Hamilton High School, known for its extensive academic and extracurricular programs, returned to normal operations following the all‑clear from police, with parents notified once the lockdown status was lifted.
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