Mock Shooting Demonstration Upsets Burlington High School Students

A mock active shooter demonstration at Burlington police headquarters has left many high school students upset and shaken. The incident occurred on Wednesday during a field trip by 20 students from a forensics class, who were visiting as part of an educational experience.

During the visit, police reenacted a shooting scenario complete with realistic gunshots and screaming. The intense demonstration frightened and confused many of the students, leading to significant distress among the group.

School officials have expressed concern over the impact of the demonstration, stating that it was too. . .