Witnesses: Crash, armed suspects prompt two nearby Jacksonville schools to lock down

Jacksonville, FL — Not much information has been officially confirmed following police activity that prompted a lockdown at two Duval County schools, but witness accounts are detailing a shocking string of crimes.

We first told you Wednesday afternoon that Jacksonville Heights Elementary and Westside High were put on lockdown because of police activity in the area. Those lockdowns were in effect for about an hour, but DCPS says all students and staff were safe during that time.

While the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office initially said they were called to the scene by Duval School Police, DCPS says JSO has since taken the lead in the investigation. We’ve requested the report in to the nature of the police activity, but that hasn’t yet been received.

Witnesses on the scene tell our partner Action News Jax that several armed suspects- possibly teens- crashed in to them and then fled on foot. We’re told the car those teens were in was stolen from the Riverside area, and there appears to be bullet holes in the vehicle.

The District notified Westside High parents about the incident, saying the lockdown happened just after dismissal. They said the off-campus investigation is still underway, so they didn’t give specifics about the incident, but instead thanked law enforcement for a swift response.

As we get more information from investigators, we will update you on WOKV.