Jamestown (CSi)  Police reports on the incident Thursday afternoon at Jamestown High School have been forward to the Stutsman County State’s Attorney office for review and to determine if  possible charges, should be lodged against the 18-year-old Jamestown man who prompted a lock-down of Jamestown High School and Two Rivers Activity Center.

Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says the man who has not been identified by authorities was taken on  Thursday to the North Dakota State Hospital.

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Previously…   Jamestown  (CSi)  Thursday afternoon  Jamestown High School and Two Rivers Activity Center were on lockdown after a report of a male with a gun approaching the school door, but turned away at the door.

Jamestown Police Chief Edinger says according to surveillance  video, they could see the suspect approach the doors before leaving the school grounds, adding  when they located the male individual, they found an airsoft gun in his possession.

All Jamestown Schools  and TRAC were on lockdown until about 2:45-p.m.

The call came from the school just after 2-p.m, Thursday saying that an individual on a bicycle with a gun approached the school but turned away from the door.

Officers including the James Valley Special Operations Team, secured the school exits and then alerted TRAC official of the incident that was in progress.

Law enforcement has reported contact with the suspect and had seized the weapon.

The 18 year-old suspect has been detained for questioning under suspicion of terrorizing.  His name would be released if he’s formally charged.

The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, the North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Parole and Probation and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Statement from Dr. Robert Lech, Superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools:

News release: At approximately 2:00 an individual was observed off campus and entering school grounds with a potential weapon near Jamestown High School. The high school campus was immediately placed on lockdown and law enforcement was notified. Based on law enforcement recommendations all schools were placed on lockdown at approximately 2:20.   Law enforcement determined there was no longer a threat and in consultation with law enforcement the district lifted the lockdown at 2:45.  The district is thankful for the immediate response from Jamestown and Stutsman County law enforcement to ensure the safety of all students.

 

 

Previously…

Jamestown  (CSi)  Thursday afternoon  Jamestown High School and Two Rivers Activity Center are on lockdown after a report of a male with a gun approaching the school door.

The call came from the school just after 2-p.m, Thursday saying that an individual on a bicycle with a gun approached the school but turned away from the door.

Officers including the James Valley Special Operations Team, secured the school exits and then alerted TRAC official of the incident that was in progress.

Law enforcement has reported contact with the suspect and had seized the weapon.

Unofficial reports indicate that all Jamestown Schools and TRAC were on lockdown until about 2:45-p.m.