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Police respond to incident near Alliance Middle School
Alliance authorities respond to report of a juvenile at Alliance Middle School possibly in possession of a firearm. Police say the alleged weapon was gel toy gun.
ALLIANCE -- At about 3:46 p.m. May 1, the Alliance Police Department responded to a report of a juvenile possibly in possession of a firearm near Alliance Middle School.
Officers arrived quickly and located the juvenile near 12th Street and Laramie Avenue.
The item in question was determined to be an Orbeez-style gel toy gun, not a real firearm. The toy was confiscated, and officers spoke with the juvenile at length about the seriousness of the situation — especially the dangers of carrying or displaying anything resembling a weapon near a school.
Parents and Guardians:
Alliance authorities ask for your help in reminding kids that toy guns can easily be mistaken for real weapons, especially from a distance or in fast-moving situations. Even though this was a toy, the response was treated as if it could have been a real threat — because safety will always be our top priority.
Alliance authorities ask for your help in reminding kids that toy guns can easily be mistaken for real weapons, especially from a distance or in fast-moving situations. Even though this was a toy, the response was treated as if it could have been a real threat — because safety will always be our top priority.
In today’s world, there is zero tolerance for any item that causes alarm on or near school grounds. What may seem like a harmless toy can quickly escalate into a very serious situation.
We appreciate the quick action of school staff and thank the community for continuing to look out for one another. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955 or e-mail [email protected]
