Waynesboro police handle incident at Westwood Elementary, schools elsewhere placed on lockdown

Waynesboro Police Department responded to an incident at Westwood Hills Elementary School on Wednesday morning. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said the situation was contained and secured by 10:23 a.m.

"The children are safe and are being evacuated from the school. Please wait for notification and instruction from Waynesboro Public Schools. Please do NOT respond to the school; we need access for the buses and emergency vehicles," the school district said. Waynesboro Public Schools arranged for families to reunite with students at Westminster Presbyterian Church, directing them to the lower fellowship hall and to follow posted entry signs. Schools in Stuarts Draft and the Wilson Complex were placed on lockdown as a precaution after reports of the Waynesboro incident spread, according to district officials. The lockdown was ordered by the Augusta County sheriff. The story is developing, and local news crews remain on site for further information.