STAFF REPORT
A recent incident happened at Shelbyville Central High School involving a claim from a student to a parent that another student was planning to bring a gun to school.
Law enforcement at the Shelbyville Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office worked with school officials to take necessary precautions as the situation was being investigated. No gun was found and the situation was later deemed to be safe after interviews with students were conducted along with careful cooperation with law enforcement.
A statement from the Bedford County Schools highlighted the importance of notifying the authorities and leadership of suspicious activity by anyone at school. In order to prevent dangerous scenarios, it requires someone to speak up and take precautions to ensure the safety of the school and everywhere around it.
The full statement from Bedford County Schools is as follows:
“At approximately 10:00 p.m. last night, administrators at Shelbyville Central High School, in coordination with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department, were made aware of a tip received by law enforcement. The report indicated that a student had told a parent another student may be bringing a gun to school.
School administrators and law enforcement, including the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department and the Shelbyville Police Department, worked throughout the night to identify the student involved. A thorough search was conducted early this morning before school was in session, and no weapon was found. The threat was determined not to be valid.
Out of an abundance of caution, preventative measures were implemented this morning, including limiting entry points to one. Normal school operations resumed at 7:45 a.m., with the release of the bell to allow students to enter the building. This decision was made in cooperation with law enforcement. Students were interviewed this morning to confirm all details prior to resuming normal activities.
At no time was the school placed on lockdown. No weapon was brought to school, and no random searches were conducted.
This situation underscores the importance of our “See something. Say something.” We appreciate the student and parent who spoke up, as reporting concerns allows school officials and law enforcement to respond quickly and appropriately.
Student safety is always our number one priority. We thank our parents and community for their cooperation and support.”