SALINA —Just after 9a.m. Monday, Salina 9-1-1 received calls from Salina South High School staff advising a possible person with a firearm was at South High School, 730 E Magnolia, according to a media release from police.
The school immediately locked down, and the SHS School Resource Officer, who was already on scene began a coordinated response. Numerous Officers and Detectives from the Salina Police Department responded, as did law enforcement officials from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol. The first Officers arrived at 9:15 AM and immediately began searching the school.
Simultaneously, officers began interviewing witnesses, staff, and reviewing surveillance video from the school. While on scene, Officers were made aware of a post by a student which showed the student with a gun, there were no threats attached to the picture.
It was determined the post was made on April 3rd, 2025, and the photo was not taken at the school as is being reported on social media. This post was then shared with other students in a chat group. A student using a restroom on this date then heard a sound which they thought could possibly be a gun being “racked” and reported it to staff believing it was the student who made the post.
It was determined from surveillance video, the student who made the post had not been in the restroom. The student who was observed leaving the restroom at the time was located and checked. This student indicated the sound was from him crushing a water bottle. The post made by the student is being investigated.
The investigation determined there was no firearm present or active threats.
The building clearing was completed at 10:12a.m. , and the school was released to the School Administration.
The Salina Police Department noted that parents responded and congregated in the parking lots, remaining calm and supportive. The staff and students secured themselves in the classrooms in which they were located, controlling their environments and allowing law enforcement to move swiftly to clear the enormous structure unobstructed. We applaud the staff, students, and parents for their conduct.
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SALINA —On Monday morning, South High School administration received a report of a gun in the building, according to a media release from USD 305.
The school immediately went into lockdown and alerted law enforcement. Salina Police, the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Fire and Rescue responded and searched the building.
Law enforcement determined that the school is secure and that there was no weapon and that no shots were fired.
The police turned the building back over to administration. The South High School administration will determine any adjustments to the schedule that are needed. The school day will resume as usual.
"We appreciate the quick response from the Salina Police Department and first responders. They have determined that there was no danger."
The was a large number of parents and others on the west edge of Jerry Ivey Park waiting to get information about what was happening in the school. The street between the park and school grounds was shut down to traffic, as was a portion of Magnolia Road in front of the High School.
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SALINA— Law enforcement are on the scene of an incident at South High School, 730 E Magnolia Road, Salina. There are unconfirmed reports the incident involved a gun. The school was on lock down status
“Police were alerted and are on site at this time and are in charge of the situation. Students and staff remain locked in classrooms," according to a message sent to parents.
USD 305 is expected to release more information as it becomes available.
Police have not released details on their investigation.
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