Lockdown lifted at NW Calgary high school following weapons complaint
A midday weapon complaint prompted a lockdown at James Fowler High School in Calgary’s northwest Tuesday.
Posted Jun 3, 2025 1:05 pm.
Last Updated Jun 3, 2025 7:34 pm.
A northwest Calgary high school was put into lockdown Tuesday afternoon following reports a person had entered the building with a weapon.
Calgary police say officers headed to James Fowler High School on 4 Street NW near 40 Avenue NW around 12:35 p.m.
Police say responding officers thoroughly checked the school, but the suspect left before officers arrived.
“Police are investigating the incident and reviewing evidence to confirm if a weapon was involved,” reads an update from CPS.
The lockdown at the school was lifted by 1:50 p.m.
