Crime & Safety

Shell Casing Found at Commack Middle School

A student discovered the empty ammunition cartridge in the building hallway Wednesday morning.

Security was on high alert Wednesday at Commack Middle School after a student found an empty ammunition shell casing in the building's hallway that morning.

According to a district alert, all entrances to the building were locked and Suffolk County Police were immediately notified.

"The building administration, central office administration, and security personnel all worked with the Suffolk County Police Department, reviewing security footage and conducting locker searches and interviews," the district wrote on its website.

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District officials said that they are continuing to work with police to keep students and staff safe.


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