Chapmanville Regional High School is on lockdown after a 16-year-old suspect was arrested for making a threat; No weapons involved, police confirm incident prompted school evacuation and community-wide response in Logan County

Chapmanville Regional High School is on lockdown after a 16-year-old suspect was arrested for making a threat; No weapons involved, police confirm incident prompted school evacuation and community-wide response in Logan County

Chapmanville, West Virginia On the morning of (date), a threat by a 16-year-old student caused Chapmanville Regional High School to go into lockdown, causing a wave of anxiety to wash over the school. After threats were made at Chapmanville Regional High School, surrounding Logan County schools were placed on lockdown. Local emergency services and law enforcement responded quickly as a result. However, officials verified that no weapons were used in the incident and that no one was injured following an extensive investigation.

The way things went at first raised concerns about an active shooter situation, which is why Chapmanville High School and Chapmanville Regional High School were placed on lockdown. Multiple units from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the West Virginia State Police and other emergency responders arrived at the scene, and locals saw a marked increase in the number of officers in the neighborhood. To further increase the sense of fear, fire engines were placed in central locations around the campuses.

The culprit, a 16-year-old student at Chapmanville Regional High School, was recognized and taken into custody by police officials, who quickly contained the situation despite initial apprehension. Early reports raised the possibility of a firearm being found, prompting an immediate and forceful response. Despite this, the authorities were able to verify that there were no weapons there after a thorough search of the property and interviews with the suspect and witnesses. The community, which had been on edge due to speculation about the seriousness of the matter, felt somewhat relieved after this important clarification.



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