Two local schools on lockdown after threat
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Kofa High School and the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) entered a shelter-in-place, and Vista High School went into a lockdown due to a verbal threat made over the phone.
YUHSD said the threat was made to nearby Vista High School just after noon.
The lockdown at Vista was lifted less than 30 minutes after it was put in place.
“The Yuma Police Department was able to quickly respond, clear the school, and they deemed the phone threat not credible based on their investigation," said Eric Patten, YUHSD Chief Communications Officer.
The district said all parents will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
No word yet on who made the call and if there will be any charges pending for the false threat.
The Yuma Police Department would like to remind people that fake threats or phone calls are still a serious violation of the law.
“When you do this if we catch who you are it is against the law and you will be charged we will either long form you or arrest you whether you are a juvenile or you’re an adult and we will pursue charges on you becuase this takes up our time it takes up the schools time," said Sgt. Lori Franklin, from the Yuma Police Department Public Affairs.
(UPDATE 1 PM) - YUHSD said Yuma police determined the verbal threat to Vista High School to be not credible and has lifted the lockdown/shelter in place for all locations.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Vista High School and Strategies for Success are in lockdown while Kofa High School and the District Office entered a shelter-in-place at 12:30 p.m. due to a verbal threat.
According to YUHSD, the verbal threat was made to the school through a phone call to Vista High School.
The district said it is working with the Yuma Police Department to investigate and determine when the shelter-in-place will end.
YUHSD said parents will be updated as soon as there is more information and will be communicated through ParentSquare.
