Plantation shooting: ‘Precautionary’ lockdown lifted at Plantation Middle School; one injured

Plantation Middle School in Florida was placed on a precautionary lockdown Monday afternoon, but police confirmed on X that the lockdown has now been lifted.

Updated on: Dec 9, 2025, 02:36:32 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The Plantation Middle School on West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation, Florida - a part of Plantation High School, was put on a "precautionary lockdown" Monday afternoon, the Plantation Police said. The lockdown has now been lifted, the police confirmed on X.

The Plantation Police Department confirmed on X that they responded to a shooting on Northwest 70th Avenue and Northwest 16th Street. One person was injured and has been taken to the hospital, the police said, adding that the lockdown was a precautionary measure implemented to secure the students at Plantation Middle School.

In a later update, Plantation PD confirmed that the scene is now clear and the lockdown has now been lifted, as of 3:38 p.m. local time. There is no further danger to Plantation Middle School.

The current condition of the injured victim is not known. Police have asked locals to avoid the area as the probe into the shooting goes on.

Plantation High School is part of Broward County Public Schools.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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