From the Middletown Police Department
On May 29, 2009 at approximately 10:30AM, Middletown Police Officers responded to Lawrence Elementary School for the report of a man with a shotgun on school property. The single witness, a sever-year-old student, indicated she saw a man carrying the gun and possibly a deceased animal near the wood line to the south and east of the school. At the time, Lawrence School had a student musical concert which was being attended by numerous parents.
Middletown Police officers responded to the scene and secured the building. The school remained in lockdown for one and one half hours while officers canvassed the area. Other nearby schools, Middletown High School and Keigwin School were also locked down as a precaution. All three schools continued with class and students were released at the end of the regular school day. No suspects were located during the search and the investigation is ongoing. The suspect was described as being a white male, approximately 30 years of age wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans and tan work boots. Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual is encouraged to contact the Middletown Police Department 860-344-3200.
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