Bullet Found in Franklin High School Hall
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Fred Keller in Franklin High School, Franklin Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Steve Patz

Local television news reporters' trucks parked outside Franklin High School

According to Franklin Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Patz, between approximately 11:30 am and 12:00 pm a bullet was found in a hall way in Franklin High School  After escorting students from the lunchroom back to their classrooms, the high school was immediately placed under lock-down and Franklin Police were called.  Administrators made the decision to close the school in order for police to sweep the building, including a locker by locker search.  Buses began arriving at approximately1:00 pm and by 2:15 pm all students were safely on their way home. Tonight's events and activities at the high school have been cancelled.

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