At 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, USD 475 said that the District was notified of suspicious activity in the area around the HD Karns Building. In a social media announcement the District said that the activity was unrelated to the schools and students were never in danger. However, out of an abundance of caution, Washington and Westwood Elementary Schools, HD Karns Building and the Early Childhood Center were placed on secure-in-place. At this time, schools have resumed regular activity.
Junction City police also issued a statement: The schools went on lockdown following an unsubstantiated call reporting shots fired in the area. Officers concluded that there was no threat and there were no shots fired in the area of either school. Following this, both schools resumed classes as normal. This call was unrelated to either school and all actions taken were cautionary measures.