FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another reported threat of violence against schools in Garden City.
Just after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to the YMCA Dome at 1706 E. Mary Street in Garden City regarding students talking about a possible threat toward Kenneth Henderson Middle School the following day, according to a media release.
Officers learned that a physical altercation occurred between two students earlier in the school day. Following the incident, rumors circulated that one of the students involved in the altercation was going to harm other students. After further investigation, it was revealed there was no threat to the school or students. This is the third reported school threat over the past week.
On Monday, police investigated a reported threat at 1901 Wilcox Street Edith Scheuerman Elementary School in Garden City. Officers were told that a social media account, created by an unknown user, contained suspected threats against students from the school. Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that there was no threat to the students or the school, and the incident occurred off school property.
On November 11, police were informed of a suspected threat at Horace Good Middle School, 1412 north Main in Garden City, according to a media release. Through the course of the investigation, it was learned there was no threat to the school or students. The school took disciplinary action against the 13-year-old student.