Report of armed suspect prompts lockdown at West Philadelphia school

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Friday, September 23, 2016
A West Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown after a report of an armed suspect inside the school.
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WEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A West Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown after a report of an armed suspect inside the school.



Police were called to the Rhoads James School at 49th and Parrish streets just before 3 p.m. Friday.



The lockdown was lifted shortly before 4 p.m.



Police did take a suspect into custody, but no word if that person was armed.



No word if anyone will be charged.



Police are investigating.

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