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.

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.