Law enforcement responded to a lockdown at Henry F. Moss Middle School in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Friday morning. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the campus is now safe. The school announced an active lockdown around 10:16 a.m., and there was a heavy presence of law enforcement at the scene.
During the lockdown, nobody was allowed to enter or leave the building. Many parents gathered outside of the school anxiously waiting for updates. At 10:45 a.m., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on facebook and Twitter stating that they were made aware of a potential threat at Moss Middle School. They assured that law enforcement had rendered the campus safe and they were following up on leads related to the threat.
Warren County Public Schools also sent out a message to families, explaining that several schools in their district went on temporary lockout or lockdown due to rumors of a student with a potential weapon at Moss Middle School. Law enforcement immediately notified and identified the student off-campus for questioning, leading them to lift lockout or lockdown orders at all relevant schools.
Sheriff Brett Hightower arrived at Moss Middle School and stated that there was no imminent threat or danger present on campus during this incident. He emphasized that every single threat is taken seriously by their office, but incorrect information being shared can negatively impact situations like these.
Superintendent Rob Clayton expressed his commitment to ensuring student and staff safety as their top priority. He acknowledged that while threats may not be new, public response through rumors before official statements are released is concerning. Clayton assured close collaboration with local law enforcement for quick and timely updates.
As more information becomes available, News 40 will continue providing updates on this incident.
