Salida, CO

Weekly Safety Report: Concerns over AR-15 Presence and School Lockdown in Salida, Colorado

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This week in Salida, Colorado, two incidents have raised concerns among the community. The first incident involves a man openly carrying an AR-15 on F St., causing alarm among business owners, residents, and visitors. The city sought legal advice regarding disorderly conduct laws. The second incident resulted in a school lockdown, although there was no substantiated threat on campus. Reports suggest a person with a weapon was present near Salida High School. The Salida School District responded to ensure the safety of students and staff.

A man has been seen on Salida's F St. openly carrying an AR-15, causing alarm among the community. The city sought legal advice regarding disorderly conduct laws in relation to this situation.

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Salida School District went into lockdown following reports of a person with a weapon near Salida High School. However, there was no substantiated threat on campus. The district took precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff.

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