Goose Creek Memorial High School undergoes lockdown after weapons found in U-Haul vehicle on campus, parent arrested for trespassing, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Goose Creek Memorial High School was placed on lockdown on Monday morning after weapons were found in a U-Haul vehicle on the school's campus, district officials said.

According to a letter sent to families, Goose Creek CISD officials said that a parent drove a U-Haul on campus and then abandoned the vehicle there. Officials said that two knives, which could be seen from the outside, were discovered in the front part of the vehicle, adding that the U-Haul itself was empty.

Authorities said they later found the parent, adding that he never entered the school and did not have any weapons in his possession. GCISD said the parent cooperated with police and was arrested for criminal trespass. Officials did not immediately reveal the parent's identity.

District officials said that due to the incident, the school was initially put on lockdown. By 8 a.m., the lockdown had ended, and the campus was put on a hold, officials said. By 8:30 a.m., officials said the hold was lifted and the instructional day would continue as usual.

GCISD said all students and staff are safe, thanking the Goose Creek CISD and Baytown Police Departments for their assistance in the incident.