A reported gun threat against a middle-school student near Queen Creek Junior High on Monday set off a precautionary lockdown and a swift response from police, who moved quickly to secure the campus and surrounding area. Officers told families to stay away from the school while they worked the scene and emphasized that there was no active threat to the broader community.
According to 12News, Queen Creek Police said the student reported that an individual pointed a gun at them off campus, near the junior high. Officers searched the area around the school, interviewed witnesses and locked down the campus as a safety measure. Parents were asked not to rush to the school while police were on scene. Detectives are following up on leads, and as of the latest update, police had not announced any arrests.
Where It Happened
The incident centers on the area around Queen Creek Junior High, at 20435 S. Old Ellsworth Road in town, which serves seventh- and eighth-graders. The Queen Creek Junior High site lists the campus address and contact information for families and community members.
Queen Creek has dealt with school-related gun scares before. In 2022, ABC15 reported that a fourth-grader brought a firearm to a Queen Creek campus, and officials moved in quickly at that time as well.
Investigation And Next Steps
Queen Creek Police told 12News there is no active threat to the community. Detectives are still interviewing witnesses and pursuing leads connected to the reported threat…