LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement and school authorities are investigating an alleged school threat in Lyon County.
Just before 7:30a.m. Thursday, USD 251 Northern Heights High School, 1208 U.S 56, Allen, Kansas, notified the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office of an imminent threat against the school, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.
USD 251 began their safety protocols and deputies responded to secure the school. Deputies also made contact with a suspect currently identified as a 16-year-old boy. He was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities believe, at this time, that the suspect acted alone and there was no one else involved. No one was in immediate danger at any point due to the swift action of USD 251 officials, according to Cope.