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Bullet casing found at Freeport Area Middle School tied to track equipment

Jack Troy
By Jack Troy
1 Min Read Aug. 27, 2024 | 1 year Ago
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A bullet casing found Monday in a Freeport Area Middle School parking lot came from a track starting pistol, according to Buffalo Township police.

Chief Tim Derringer said his department was notified of the false alarm Tuesday morning. Multiple officers had been stationed on campus as the district’s investigation unfolded.

“There was no threat to public safety or any violence,” Derringer said.

In a letter sent to families Monday evening, the district said a .22-caliber casing was recovered and security measures would be increased Tuesday “out of an abundance of caution.”

Superintendent Ian Magness did not return requests for comment.

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Jack Troy is a TribLive reporter covering business and health care. A Pittsburgh native, he joined the Trib in January 2024 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. He can be reached at <ahref="mailto:jtroy@triblive.com">jtroy@triblive.com.

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