UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. - September 6, 2024
We have additional information about a Friday morning incident that prompted a brief lockdown at two Kalispell Schools.
The Kalispell Police Department responded to reports of a person with a handgun near Elrod Elementary School and Flathead High School at 7:45 a.m.
Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio says a caller stated there were several juveniles in the area and a male juvenile pointing a gun at a vehicle.
School District 5 placed the schools in lockdown immediately while KPD officers attempted to locate the suspect. Venezio says officers quickly found and detained several juveniles.
A 15-year-old boy was taken in for questioning after police found a replica "air soft" pistol. The teen was later released into the custody of his guardian.
An investigation continuing and Venezio says KPD has forwarded the case to the Flathead County Attorney's Office to determine if any charges will be filed.
“KPD is grateful for our partnership with School District 5 and the community member who called this in promptly,” Venezio stated in a news release.
No additional information is being released due to the age of the suspect.
(first report: 9:13 a.m. - September 6, 2024)
Elrod Elementary School and Flathead High School went into brief lockdown at around 8 a.m. Friday after a person was seen flashing a gun outside of their vehicle near the schools.
Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio tells MTN News that Kalispell police were able to quickly identify the vehicle involved and the suspect was arrested.
Venezio says both school lockdowns have been lifted and charges against the suspect are pending.
We will have more on this story as information is released.
