Sep 13, 2024

Police investigate alleged threat toward Kansas middle school

Posted Sep 13, 2024 11:00 AM

TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement and USD 501 officials are investigating an alleged school threat.

Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday,  police received information of a potential threat to Meadows Elementary School, 201 SW Clay Street in Topeka, according to Topeka Police Captain Jerry Monasmith.

Federal law enforcement partners and the USD 501 Police were immediately notified and an investigation began.

Police have located all individuals involved and no threat has been identified. Law enforcement are collaborating to ensure a safe conclusion to the school week Friday.

The Topeka Police Department reminded the public that any threat of violence, whether spoken or online, is a serious matter and will be fully investigated.