Miami Schools on Lockdown After Incident

Christopher Columbus High School and St. Brendan Elementary placed under lockdown as authorities investigate

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Two schools in Miami, Christopher Columbus High School and St. Brendan Elementary, were placed on lockdown on Wednesday following an unspecified incident, according to local officials. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an incident at Columbus High School, leading to the lockdown of both campuses as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

School lockdowns are a serious safety measure taken in response to potential threats, disrupting normal school operations and causing concern within the community. The reasons behind the lockdowns at these two Miami schools remain unclear, but the incident highlights the importance of school safety protocols and the need for transparency from authorities when such events occur.

The details

According to reports, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received a call about an incident at Christopher Columbus High School, prompting the lockdown of that campus as well as the nearby St. Brendan Elementary School. Chopper 6 footage showed deputies searching the Columbus High School campus as the lockdown was in effect, but details about the nature of the incident that triggered the lockdowns have not been released by officials.

  • The lockdowns were implemented on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and placed the two schools on lockdown.

Christopher Columbus High School

A high school in Miami that was placed on lockdown following an unspecified incident.

St. Brendan Elementary School

An elementary school in Miami that was also placed on lockdown due to the incident at the nearby high school.

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What’s next

Authorities have not yet provided details on the nature of the incident that led to the lockdowns or when the schools will be able to resume normal operations.

The takeaway

The lockdowns at the two Miami schools underscore the importance of robust school safety protocols and the need for clear communication from officials when such incidents occur, in order to maintain public trust and ensure the well-being of students and staff.