Welcome to a nation crippled by fear…
Wedsnesday, a Texas high school sound just how irrational the nation’s fear of firearms has become after going into complete panic after student was overheard saying a word that sounds like “gun.”
The incident reportedly occurred after the student asked another classmate for a piece of “gum,” sparking rumors that someone may have brought a weapon to school. As result, Lehman High School held students for “extended class periods” while searching the campus for the presence of a firearm.
No joke…
Administration for the school adamantly denies that the school was placed on “lockdown” though they confirmed that students were held for extended class periods as they investigated the alleged threat.
Via EAGNews
Principal Michelle Chae sent a letter home to parents after the incident, according to the Hays Free Press, writing:
Dear Lobo Parents,
This morning we received a report from a student that there was allegedly a weapon on campus. After investigating the concern, it was determined that a student thought he heard the word “gun,” but in fact it was another student asking for some “gum.”
The safety of our students is always foremost on our list of priorities, so we take these concerns seriously. We continue to encourage students to report anything they see or hear that causes them concern. Fortunately, in this case, it was a misunderstanding and there was no threat to our school or need to conduct a lockdown.
Because we are conducting the PSAT, we were able to hold students in their extended class periods to investigate the concern with little to no disruption to their schedule.
Sincerely,
Michelle Chae
Principal, LHS
Thoughts?