Two arrested, pellet gun recovered as Scarborough schools locked down

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A Toronto Police vehicle. (Jess Munday/CITYNEWS)

By Michael Talbot

Posted April 21, 2023 12:48 pm.

Last Updated April 21, 2023 2:16 pm.

Toronto police say two people are in custody and no other suspects are being sought after reports of a person with a gun outside of Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute in the Finch Avenue East and Brimley Road area of Scarborough on Friday afternoon.

Albert Campbell and nearby Royal Crown School were both briefly placed in lock downs that have since been lifted.

Police say Francis Libermann Catholic High School is in hold and secure.

Police say a pellet gun has been recovered and no injuries have been reported.

No further details were immediately available.

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