On Friday afternoon, Wando High School, Carolina Park Elementary, and East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies in Mount Pleasant, S.C., entered brief lockdowns due to reports of an unidentified man near the Wando campus who lacked proper ID. School resource officers and Mount Pleasant Police responded swiftly around 2:10 p.m., shifting the high school to secure status and then a hold between periods to keep students inside.
Incident Response
Police apprehended the man by 2:50 p.m., lifting all lockdowns and confirming the schools safe for normal activities. No immediate details emerged on charges or further threats.
Context
This follows recent Mount Pleasant Police controversies, including the removal of 10 officers for alleged exam cheating. Local parents voiced concerns on social platforms during the event.
