Lockdown lifted at Hillside High School after no weapon found on campus

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Lockdown lifted at Hillside HS after no weapon found on campus

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A lockdown has been listed at Hillside High School.

The Durham high school was on lockdown for a little more than an hour after school officials received a tip about a student who may have a weapon on campus.

The lockdown went into effect at 3:38 p.m., an official told ABC11.

After a search, no weapon was found, and students began dismissing normally around 4:30 p.m.

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