Sep 23, 2023

Police: Kan. middle school staff member had gun at school

Posted Sep 23, 2023 10:00 AM
- Kepley Middle School-Google image
- Kepley Middle School-Google image

GRANT COUNTY —Law enforcement and officials with USD 214 Ulysses are investigating a gun at the middle school in Ulysses.

School district officials notified the Ulysses police department of a staff member in possession of a gun at Kepley Middle School, 113 N Colorado Street in Ulysses, according to Police Chief Ron Vagher.

Police responded to the school and worked with the cooperation of USD 214 officials to identify, interview and take a person of interest into custody.  Police also recovered a firearm.  

This incident is separate from a reported school threat on Thursday. Ulysses police are investigating both.  Police will release the name of the person of interest after formal charges are filed.