Parents and authorities at Lenape Elementary School in Armstrong County are on alert as an investigation into an alleged “hit list” that includes names of students is underway. The Armstrong School District and Manor Township Police Department are collaborating to get to the bottom of these troubling reports, which first surfaced yesterday when a list purported to contain threats came to the attention of school officials.
One parent, Jennifer Booher, expressed her concern to WTAE, saying, "The feeling you get whenever you find out somebody wants to hurt your kid is insane. There’s no way to describe it." Booher's 11-year-old daughter was allegedly among those named on the list. Booher recounted that her daughter saw the list, mentioning students detailing graphic intentions.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Charles E. Kreinbucher issued a notice to parents, as detailed by WTAE, assuring that while no physical list has been confirmed and contents are still unclear, "there is no known direct threat to any student." Transparency remains a priority, with promises to keep parents informed as new facts emerge.
Manor Township Police Department also acknowledged the situation, noting on its Facebook page that a social media post circulating about the alleged list at the elementary school had been noticed. They stressed the safety of the school and community as their investigation continued and involved juveniles. Meanwhile, WPXI reported that police found the threat to be non-credible.
Further updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses, and more information becomes available to concerned families and community members.
