Three Students Arrested After Firearm Found at Rockledge High School

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Rockledge, FL — A routine day at Rockledge High School quickly turned alarming when three students were arrested after police discovered a firearm on campus Friday. The incident led to a swift response by local law enforcement and school officials, ensuring the safety of the students and faculty.

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According to the Rockledge Police Department, the situation unfolded around 12:15 p.m. when they received a report of a person in possession of a firearm on school grounds. In response, the school initiated a shelter-in-place order, and shortly after, the campus was placed on lockdown as officers investigated the report.

After a thorough search of the premises, the lockdown was lifted when police located the firearm. The discovery resulted in the arrest of three students, including 19-year-old Damien Ffrench. The identities of the other two students, aged 17 and 15, are Keshaun J. Artis and Kristian McKesson respectively.

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Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and students were safely released from school following the incident. Authorities have confirmed that the three students involved are facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm on school property and disruption of school function.

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