West Lafayette Police Department Chief Troy Harris released a statement on Tuesday (Mar. 26) in regards to the alleged threat made at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School.
“On 3/26/2024 at approximately 7:45 AM the West Lafayette Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School,” the statement reads. “The initial threat was called directly into the school but while WLPD units were responding, a second call was received by the WLPD Dispatch center from a caller who claimed to be inside the school with a firearm.”
“A WLPD Officer working in his capacity as a School Resource Officer immediately began to evacuate the school with the assistance of school administrators and teachers.” The evacuated students were taken to Mackey Arena on Purdue University’s campus, where they were reunited with their families.
Officers from WLPD, Purdue University Police Department, and Lafayette Police Department conducted “a room-by-room search for any potential threats.” “Officers have finished clearing the school and have not found any credible evidence related to the reported threats. There were no reported injuries during the evacuation,” the statement says.
“While the threats do not appear to be credible at this time, this is still an active investigation, and the West Lafayette Police Department will be conducting a criminal investigation related to these threats.”
Anyone with information on this incident are asked to contact the West Lafayette Police Department at (765)775-5200 or call the WeTip Hotline at (800)78-CRIME.
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