Wakefield HS Locked Down As Police Investigate Threats By Student

Arlington VA

13 May, 2021

11:01 AM

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ARLINGTON, VA — Wakefield High School was temporally placed under "secure the building status" on Tuesday, as Arlington County Police investigated a report of a student wearing what appeared to be a bulletproof vest and making threats of violence against others off of school grounds, according to a police release. Officers responded around 11:45 a.m., on Tuesday, to call from a Wakefield High School staff member, who said a student was involved in an altercation with several other people off of school property. Police say the student was wearing what appeared to be a bulletproof vest, and when he left the area, he implied threats of violence against others. The student was seen returning to the area in a vehicle, according to police. With the help of the SRO Supervisor, officers located the student next to a park vehicle in the vicinity of S. Frederick Street and S. George Mason Drive. Police detained the student and two occupants of the vehicle without incident. The officers observed a ballistic vest carrier inside the vehicle, which they then search and found a firearm under the driver's seat. Throughout the police's investigation of the incident, Wakefield High School was placed under "secure the building status." ACPD charged Michael Davis, 40, with carrying a concealed weapon and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was taken to the Arlington County Detention Facility, where he is being held without bond. Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Lt. E. Pilco of the School Resource Officers Unit at [email protected]. Anonymous information may be submitted via the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).