Hillcrest High School’s Fake Shooter Claims Are Addressed by the SPD

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — Hillcrest High School was evacuated on Thursday when Springfield Police Department officers, ambulances, and fire department vehicles arrived. Officers were called to the school at midday after a 911 call reported shots fired on campus, according to the Springfield Police Department. It was later found that the information was bogus and that everyone at Hillcrest was safe.

The police department later stated that there is “no sign of a shooter” at Hillcrest High School, although an investigation is still ongoing. SPD referred all inquiries to Springfield Public Schools. Officers closed Grant Avenue and sent parents to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. While cops searched the school, students were placed on lockdown. According to Ozarksfirst.com, kids were urged to remain silent and not use their phones.

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Students were evacuated to the school’s football field and subsequently, to the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds around 1:15 p.m. Springfield Public Schools issued the following update: “The purpose of this communication is to reassure all Hillcrest students and staff that they are secure and to propose next steps.” There is no genuine threat, and the building has been cleaned out room by room.

“Out of caution, pupils have been transported to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for reunification.” Parent pick-up is optional for reunification. Parents who want to pick up their child early should arrive by Gate 10 and exit through Gate 2 after reunification. Pupils who drive will be discharged when the other students are reunited.

Bus service will be offered at the regular hour for those who ride the bus. Students who do not participate in parent-child reunification at the Fairgrounds will be dismissed at the regular time. “We appreciate your patience and understanding while we followed our emergency procedures to protect the safety of all students and employees.” “We are grateful for the quick and competent response of local law enforcement and our school police officers.” The investigation into who may be responsible is still ongoing.