Two schools in Decatur were placed on lockdown after police apprehended several teenagers who attempted to gain entry to Decatur High School.
The incident happened at about 3 p.m. Thursday.
Deputy Police Chief Keith Lee said about 30 teens were involved. He said officers detained eight of the would-be intruders, including one who had ammunition in his pockets.
The others, according to Lee, ran from police.
A nearby middle school was also put on lockdown as a precaution.
No one was hurt.
Police have not determined why the teens tried to enter the high school.
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