AI Weapon Detection System Triggers Florida School Lockdown Over Student’s Clarinet

Lawton Chiles Middle School in Oviedo entered a brief “Code Red” lockdown after an automated weapons detection system misidentified a clarinet as a gun. The AI system spotted a student carrying the musical instrument like a rifle, prompting the security response. Oviedo police confirmed on social media that the lockdown was cleared and stated “The code red was a precaution and the children were never in any danger.” Principal Dr. Melissa Laudani explained the incident to parents, saying “A student was walking in the hallway, holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon, which triggered the Code Red to activate.” She added: “While there was no threat to campus, I’d like to ask you to speak with your student about the dangers of pretending to have a weapon on a school campus.” (Story URL)