SALINA—Police in Salina and officials with USD 305 are investigating an alleged threat about a shooting at school dance and have made an arrest.
On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department became aware of a threat made against Central High School via social media, according to a media release from Salina Police.
An immediate investigation was undertaken that revealed a 16-year old Central High Student made comments about “shooting everyone at this dance.”
Further inquiry by officers and school resource officers identified the “dance” to be the Salina Central Homecoming dance. USD305 and school officials were notified, and the juvenile was located by officers away from the school.
Police arrested the juvenile for alleged criminal threat and transported to the Saline County Jail with eventual transfer to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City.
Based on the investigation, there does not appear to be any further threat to students or staff at Central High, according to Salina Police.
The Salina Police Department appreciated the collaboration with District and School staff in ensuring the safety of students, and strive for prompt investigations and actions to ensure everyone’s safety.