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School in St. George placed in ‘secure’ status amid search for wanted suspect

By Tim Renaud,

13 days ago

UPDATE: The school has been released for the day; however, authorities are still searching for the suspect.

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ST. GEORGE, S.C. (WCBD) – A school in St. George was placed in a ‘secure’ status on Monday afternoon amid a search for a suspect nearby.

The wanted person ran into woods near Williams Memorial Elementary School on S Metts Street, officials said.

“Due to police activity near Williams Memorial Elementary, the school has been placed in a secure action which means students will remain inside while law enforcement surveys the area. The school will remain in a secure action until given permission to dismiss from law enforcement,” said officials with Dorchester District 4.

The suspect is wanted on several warrants by different agencies.

No other information was provided. Keep checking counton2.com for updates.

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