UPDATE: Officials Respond to LHS Gun-to-School 'Rumor'
Social media posting raised concern; investigation turned up no credible threat, officials said.
There were increased police patrols and presence around Lexington High School today, Dec. 21, following alleged threats that a student would bring a gun to school, according to a Lexington Police Department spokesman. The investigation into the alleged threat is ongoing, Lt. John Mazerall said Friday. Meanwhile, Associate Principal Adam Goldberg said Friday was more or less a normal day at LHS, but deferred additional comment to Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash. Ash also said it seems things are going smoothly at LHS on this final school day before winter vacation. The superintendent's office has not received calls today about the issue, and there is no indication the events of last night had any impact on attendance today, he said. …
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Anna Smith
3:30 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I agree with you Deb. The police is doing everything in their power, to solve these issues. I live in Louisville Ky. the past few days, the activity with gun and bomb threats locally by students went over the fence. In my view, these kids think, they have the power to do whatever they want. Regarding the stupidity of these kids, I really hope, they will be charged, EVERYONE of them, with the … more ›