ANTIOCH — A person created a serious scare Thursday when he was seen strolling with what police mentioned seemed to be a rifle close to two faculties, police mentioned.
Police later decided the obvious weapon was a reproduction, not able to firing reside rounds.
It occurred round 11:30 a.m., based on a press release from Antioch police. A number of callers alerted police to a probably armed man strolling round Antioch Center College and Antioch Excessive College.
The center college is within the 1500 block of D Road and the highschool is within the 700 block of W. 18th Road. The campuses are a few half-mile aside.
Police mentioned they situated the person once they arrived.
“The suspected weapon has been situated and decided to be faux,” police mentioned within the assertion. “Thanks to all our great eyewitnesses for calling in and giving detailed descriptions.”
Police didn't say instantly whether or not the person would face authorized penalties. Thursday marked the ultimate day of the varsity yr at each faculties.