ICE activity causes Akron elementary school to lockdown

An Akron elementary school was on lockdown yesterday afternoon after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were seen in the area. According to the Akron Education Association, Forest Hill CLC was on exterior lockdown after the ICE was seen patrolling nearby. During the lockdown, internal doors were secured while normal classroom instruction continued with minimal disruption. Akron Public Schools released a statement saying, APS implemented a brief precautionary lockdown at Forest Hill CLC in response to reports of ICE agents operating in the vicinity. No ICE agents entered the school.