Police Investigation Locks Down CCRI Warwick Campus
A precautionary lockdown was ordered Tuesday morning at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Warwick campus. Authorities responded after reports of a person with a possible firearm in nearby woods.
Incident details
College officials sent an alert to students and staff about the situation. The message said the individual may be in woods along Commonwealth Avenue.
- When: Tuesday morning.
- Where: CCRI Warwick campus, near Commonwealth Avenue woods.
- Report: Possible firearm reported.
Authorities on scene
The Warwick Police Department and Warwick Fire Department arrived at the location. They secured the area and began an on-site investigation.
Officials described the response as a police investigation into the reported threat. The incident prompted lockdown procedures across the CCRI Warwick campus.
Campus operations
The college said the lockdown was a precautionary measure. All classes were suspended until the lockdown is lifted.
Ongoing coverage
Filmogaz.com will update this story as more information becomes available. Community members were asked to avoid the area while authorities work.
