Johns Creek High On Lockdown Friday Morning

Update, Friday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.:

According to Lt. Chris Byers with the Johns Creek Police Department, the school lockdown occurred after a shooting at a nearby residence, "just a couple of driveways down."

A man and woman were in a vehicle in the driveway, got into an argument, and the woman shot the man in the upper body. The man was transported to the hospital, where he is thought to be in good condition.

According to police, the shooting had nothing to do with Johns Creek High and State Bridge Elementary, which was also placed on lockdown. The schools were alerted because they were located close to the shooting.

Original story, Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.:

Johns Creek High School briefly went on lockdown Friday morning at 8:45.

According to Susan Hale, Fulton Schools spokesperson, operations at the school on State Bridge Road are back to normal now.

"Johns Creek Police were pursuing a suspect in the area, and around 8:45 a.m., they advised the school to go on lockdown. By 9 a.m., the suspect was apprehended," she said.

Patch will provide more details if they become available.

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