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Student found with Gun in a Southeastern Kentucky Elementary School

STINNETT, KY (March 16, 2022) - At 10:31 A.M on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Mr. Travis Hacker, Principal at Stinnett Elementary School in Leslie County, KY posted a message on the school's Facebook page regarding a gun that had been found on a student.

10:31 A.M. - Message from Mr. Hacker:

I want to first reassure our school families and community that our students are safe and everything is under control. We do want to share with everyone that currently our school is under soft lockdown, which means that we’re asking our teachers to keep students in their classroom’s and teaching and learning is continuing.

This morning, we had a report from from a student that another student had a gun with him. We currently have 2 SRO’s on site along with the Sheriff, and school district administration. After an extensive search, we did find a gun on the student. That student is with law enforcement officials. We will continue to update everyone through the day, and I want to assure everyone that all students are safe.

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At 1:11 P.M. Wednesday afternoon a 2nd message from Principal Hacker was posted on Facebook

1:11 P.M. - From Mr. Hacker:

I want to give all parents and our school community an update. All students are safe, and we are now off of the soft lockdown. I will send home a more detailed letter about today’s events with the students this afternoon.

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At 6:04 P.M. Wednesday evening the above mentioned letter was shared on the Stinnett Elementary School Facebook page

6:04 P.M. - LETTER SENT HOME TO PARENTS:

Letter Principal Travis Hacker 3 16 2022

 

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