On the morning of July 17th, Lake Havasu City Police were called to a scene near Oro Grande Elementary School. A report had come in at about 9:21 a.m. of someone, possibly a male juvenile, seen wielding what seemed to be a firearm. The initial call, sourced from Lake Havasu City Police Department's statement, mentioned the individual didn't appear to be directly threatening anyone.
Officers quickly arrived on the scene to thoroughly investigate the area. However, reports from witnesses suggested the 'firearm' may have been a toy gun. Despite their efforts, police were unable to swiftly locate the person in question, leaving the nature of the weapon unconfirmed.
In response to the incident and as a measure of caution, the LHCPD has decided to keep an increased police presence in the vicinity of the school. Sergeant Kyle Ridgeway, a public information officer with the department, has stated that patrols around the school will continue to be more intensive to ensure public safety.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward. They can be reached at (928) 855-1171, as also mentioned in their public notice. The department's call to the community emphasizes the value of such details in helping to responsibly to resolve such reports.
