An anonymous threat of a school shooting prompted an emergency response at Twentynine Palms Junior High School on Monday, December 4. The Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station reported that their deputies responded rapidly, conducting thorough searches of the junior high, the adjacent elementary school, and the Twentynine Palms Plus Program. No evidence of a threat was found, and the origin of the call remains unidentified.
Local law enforcement set up search teams to comb through both educational institutions, looking for signs of danger. Despite the intensive efforts, the deputies did not find any evidence to substantiate the threat. The investigation to trace the source of the ominous call continues.
The Morongo Unified School District is working closely with the sheriff's department to increase security measures and ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and students. "The safety of our students and staff members is our top priority," the district stated.
Deputy Joshua Merrell, the School Resource Officer, is actively pursuing leads and encourages anyone with information to come forward by calling (760) 366-4175. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
According to San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus, the threat might have been unfounded, but it was treated with the utmost seriousness. The investigation remains a priority for the department. For details and updates on the incident, visit here.
