Man Shooting At Squirrel With BB Gun Prompts Lockdown In Central Florida

A Florida man shooting a BB gun at a squirrel prompted a lockdown at a nearby school.

Cocoa police responded to a 911 call Thursday morning about a man pointing a rifle at a house, according to a report by Florida Today

Officials locked down Cambridge Elementary School as a precaution.

Police say about half a dozen officers surrounded the home and ordered the man to step outside. 

The man explained that a squirrel had been "wreaking havoc" in his attic and showed officers the BB gun.

No charges were filed.


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