SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WTVD) -- The shooting in Minneapolis happened right after a lockdown Wednesday at Smithfield-Selma High School.in Johnston County. It was in response to a weapon on campus. An airsoft BB gun was discovered thanks to the school's weapon detection system.

The Johnston County School District said the system worked as designed. It alerted staffers, the school went into lockdown , and deputies quickly detained the student. However, every time there is a school threat, parents tell ABC11 that it forces them to rethink what protection looks like during school hours.

"I think we're all scared," said Emily Johnson, a Wake County parent, describing how she felt hearing the breaking news from the Midwest and in her area.

After confirming there was no ongoing threat, the lo

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