Riley County Police say no arrests have been made in relation to the rumored threat of a shooting scheduled to take place at the Manhattan High School – East Campus Thursday.
Capt. Josh Kyle says RCPD was first notified that the Safe School Hotline had received an anonymous call from a person reporting a rumor circulating about students wearing a safe color on Oct. 31 to avoid being shot. Officer presence wa increased at both the East and West campuses. MHS students and parents were notified by USD 383 and as a result, a significant number of parents chose to not send their students to school.
RCPD says their investigation revealed additional information about the rumors concerning the East Campus, which were not disclosed. The investigation continues.
In an apparently unrelated incident, RCPD says their investigation revealed that an MHS West student had posted a picture of himself on social media while holding what appeared to be a firearm. The photograph also contained a “menacing statement.” Police have arrested 15-year-old Conner Bruce on a charge of criminal threat. He remains in custody in the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility.
At this time, RCPD says there are no other credible threats to students or staff.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 or Crime Stoppers using the p3tips.com/353 or 785-539-7777.
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Original story – 6 a.m. Thursday
There will be increased police presence Thursday at the Manhattan High East Campus after a threat was made against the school.
USD 383 posted on its social media pages late Wednesday night that the Safe Schools Hotline received an anonymous report at around 11:15 p.m. The caller stated that his daughter was told there would be a shooting at the MHS East Campus on Thursday and to wear red to avoid being shot.
The district says it’s been in contact with the Riley County Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol and are investigating the threat. RCPD plans to beef up security at the campus. The district says the safety of students and staff is their top priority.
