Avery schools have shelter in place

Avery elementary students on their playground at 2:45 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Avery schools had a shelter in place in effect for a short time Friday afternoon after a report of a suspicious person on the fringes of the school property.

Red River County Chief Deputy Quintin Wallace said at the scene at 2:30 p.m. Friday an elementary student reported seeing someone with a gun and ski mask at the edge of the school grounds behind the gym.

The Red River County Sheriff's office and DPS troopers responded. Wallace said a search of the area, which included a police canine, found nothing to substantiate the report, and the shelter in place was lifted.

As a precaution, he said, they would do a sweep through the city.

The Times will have the latest update in next week's paper.