Press Release*UPDATE: 10:15 AM*
April 24, 2024
School Threats
Update: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that this all originated from a viral national social media post from 2021. Parents and students that saw the post were concerned and shared the information. There are no direct threats to any of our schools in Yuma County.
As always, we will continue to fully investigate all school threats and keep our community informed. We want to thank the schools and parents for their patience and cooperation.
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Original Press Release- 7:30 AM
Location of Incident: Orange Grove Elementary School and San Luis Rio Colorado Elementary School, Yuma County, AZ
On April 23, 2024 at approximately 2040 hours, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office received a report of rumors circulating of a possible school shooting at Orange Grove Elementary School and San Luis Rio Colorado Elementary School.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office and the San Luis Police Department are still actively investigating these reports. At this time, these reports do not appear to be credible.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office takes all school threats seriously and will investigate them thoroughly. We encourage the community to continue to report any suspicious activity or threats of violence directed at schools. We will have our Orange School Resource Officer present at the school.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.
Information Released By: Sgt. Edgar Guerra, Public Information Officer
April 24, 2024
School Threats
Update: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that this all originated from a viral national social media post from 2021. Parents and students that saw the post were concerned and shared the information. There are no direct threats to any of our schools in Yuma County.
As always, we will continue to fully investigate all school threats and keep our community informed. We want to thank the schools and parents for their patience and cooperation.
__________________
Original Press Release- 7:30 AM
Location of Incident: Orange Grove Elementary School and San Luis Rio Colorado Elementary School, Yuma County, AZ
On April 23, 2024 at approximately 2040 hours, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office received a report of rumors circulating of a possible school shooting at Orange Grove Elementary School and San Luis Rio Colorado Elementary School.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office and the San Luis Police Department are still actively investigating these reports. At this time, these reports do not appear to be credible.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office takes all school threats seriously and will investigate them thoroughly. We encourage the community to continue to report any suspicious activity or threats of violence directed at schools. We will have our Orange School Resource Officer present at the school.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.
Information Released By: Sgt. Edgar Guerra, Public Information Officer