NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk was placed under a lockdown on Thursday due to a “suspicious situation,” police said.

According to officials, around 10:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lake Taylor High School for reports of a possible active shooter. While officers investigated the report, the school was put under a lockdown.

Police said there was no active shooter, and they were unable to recover a weapon. No injuries were reported.

The previous day, on Jan. 8, police responded to the same school around 10:40 a.m. for reports of a fight.

A knife was recovered from a student once officers arrived. After an investigation, officers arrested a 15-year-old female student, who was then charged with possessing a weapon on school property.

The student is currently being held in the Norfolk Detention Center.

Norfolk Public Schools released a statement following the incident with the knife, which can be read in full below:

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Lake Taylor High School’s administration promptly contacted law enforcement in response to an on-campus incident. Upon arrival, the Norfolk Police Department recovered a knife from a student who was not involved in the reported physical altercation. The student was subsequently removed from the school by law enforcement for possessing a weapon on school property. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we will continue to collaborate closely with law enforcement to uphold a secure and supportive learning environment.

Fredrick D. Walker, M.A., Director of Communications