Fort Lee, NJ — A reported dispute involving a possible weapon at Fort Lee Middle School prompted a police response Tuesday morning, but no weapon was found and officials say there is no ongoing threat.
A school resource officer inside the building began investigating the report, with additional officers from the Fort Lee Police Department responding to assist, according to a department Facebook post.
Students located, no weapon recovered
Police said the students involved in the incident were quickly located as officers worked to assess the situation.
After searching and investigating, officers confirmed no weapons were found.
Once the initial on-scene response concluded, school security protocols were lifted, allowing normal operations to resume.
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Key Points
• Report of possible weapon at Fort Lee Middle School prompted police response
• Students involved were located; no weapon found during investigation
• School security measures lifted; no ongoing threat reported
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Investigation continues
Fort Lee Police said detectives are continuing to investigate the incident in coordination with school administrators.
“The safety and security of our schools, students, teachers and employees are our most important priority,” the department said in its statement.
Officials emphasized that ensuring a safe learning environment remains a top concern as they review what led to the initial report.
Current status
Police confirmed there is no known threat at this time, and the situation at Fort Lee Middle School has been stabilized while the investigation remains active.
