IRVING, TX. (THECOUNT) — Austin Middle School in the Irving Independent School District is on lock down Thursday morning after a report of an armed man on campus, according to reports.

The Irving Police Department said the school was placed on lockdown and is being searched, reports NBCDFW.

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In social media posts, police asked parents who want to meet their children to wait at the Pierce Early Childhood School at 901 North Britain Road.

The school effected is located at, 825 E Union Bower Rd, in Irving, TX.

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