Johns Creek police say they are investigating a SWAT situation near Abbotts Hill Elementary along Abbotts Bridge Road.

Police said a man is holed in a home in a neighborhood near the elementary school.

Investigators said they are working with Fulton County Schools to help release students from the school.

Officers said parents must access the school off Parsons Road to get their students.

Fulton County Schools sent WSB-TV this statement:

“Due to an incident in a neighborhood close to Abbotts Hill Elementary School, we have placed the school on soft lock down. Police have confirmed the school is not in imminent danger. As always, safety is the primary concern.

“The Johns Creek Police Department has created a command post on our campus and coordinating with Fulton County Police.

“Students are being released on a normal schedule and all steps are being taken to create a safe, orderly dismissal. Traffic, buses, and car pick-up, will be diverted away from the area where the incident is occurring. Students who live in the impacted neighborhood or walk home, will remain at school until they can be safely released to parents/guardians.”

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