Lake City students dismissed from class after schools placed ‘on hold’ during police investigation

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) – Two Lake City schools were placed on hold Friday afternoon due to a police investigation.

Florence School District 3 put Dr. Ronald E. McNair Junior High and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet schools on hold at the request of the Lake City Police Department.

The department could only say at this point it’s actively investigating an incident on Brown Street, and that there is a search for a suspect.

Officials said students at both schools remained inside while classes continued for the day. A district spokesperson said students were released from school during the normal dismissal times.

The school district also notified parents about the status of the school.

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