Jamestown, ND (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department received a report of an active shooter at the Jamestown High School on March 2, 2023, at approximately 10:07am.

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The call came in on a JPD administrative phone line and was taken by Major Justin Blinsky. The caller reported that he was the shooter. This call was like other calls that have been received by a number of schools all over the country, and most recently today in other North Dakota Schools. Major Blinsky contacted the Jamestown Police Department’s School Resource Officer and was almost immediately able to determine there was no threat to the school. Out of an abundance of caution, the school district issued a shelter in place while officers walked through the building. An all clear was called within ten minutes of the original call.

Earlier

Jamestown, ND (CSi) Jamestown Public Schools went into a “Shelter In Place” Thursday March 2. The Jamestown School District then released an email statement to parents:

“Jamestown Public Schools briefly went into a shelter in place across the district this morning on advisement of law enforcement.  Like a number of school districts across North Dakota, a safety threat was received by law enforcement.  With a swift assessment from law enforcement, the district was able to lift the shelter in place within less than 10 minutes.  As always, Jamestown Public Schools appreciates the quick response and support from our law enforcement professionals. “