A lockdown was placed on the Palm Beach State College campus in Lake Worth Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as law enforcement responded to an incident on campus involving an armed suspect.
Officials confirmed that authorities are actively responding to the scene at Palm Beach State College. While full details about the nature of the incident were not immediately available, preliminary information indicates there may be a possible armed shooter near the campus.
Students, faculty, and staff have been instructed to shelter in place as a precaution. Members of the public are urged to avoid the campus area until further notice while law enforcement works to secure the scene.
The Lake Worth Beach campus, located in Lake Worth Beach, remains an active law enforcement scene. Multiple agencies are coordinating their response. Officials have not confirmed any injuries at this time.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as the investigation continues. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.
