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AURORA, Colo. – Police say that they are being brought to the custody of a schoolgirl.
Aurora police were told by the schools' resource officer shortly after 11 th, that there was a picture of a police officer circulating that showed a weapon in his waistband, according to a news release from Aurora Police.
More than 70 Aurora police officers responded to the high school, which was placed on lockdown immediately. Students who were outside the school were escorted by police off school property.
Police then identified a suspect and started to look for him inside the school and in the surrounding area. Shortly after noon Friday, an officer spotted a teenager matching the suspect's description at S. Buckley Road and E. Evans Ave.
That teenager and another teenage boy have been taken into custody for questioning. Police said one of them "was in possession of a gun made to look like a real firearm."
Though they are not releasing their names because they are juveniles, Aurora police said that both teens were released to their parents. Both are students at Rangeview High School, Aurora police said.
In a statement, Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz praised his officers and Aurora Public School Security Officers who assisted in the response and investigation.
"I appreciate the Rangeview High School Staff and the School Resource Officer, who quickly and easily resolve this situation and safely," Metz said. "I commend my officers who apprehended the suspects and recognized the need to quickly catch the responsible ones."
Aurora police say they are continuing to investigate the incident and ask anyone to contact Detective C. Fanning at 303-627-3161.
Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Rico Munn feels a letter to APS parents and staff Friday afternoon as reads as follows:
APS Community:
Earlier today, Rangeview High School was placed under lockdown while the Aurora Police Department investigated a possible threat at the school. We received a report of a student with a weapon in the building. We immediately placed the school into lockdown. Aurora police officers secured both the student and weapon. We want to thank all of us for their support and support.
Mrachek Middle School and Vassar Elementary School have been established as a precaution. We thank parents for those schools for their patience during the incident.
Safety is our top priority. As a reminder, we use a comprehensive approach when it comes to health and safety called APS CARES [aurorak12.org]: Communication, Awareness, Relationships, Engagement and Security.
During emergencies, we understand the urgency and importance of our community. Social media is often a source for information. However, social media often spreads rumors and misinformation. We need to know what's going on, what's going on, what's going on, what's going on, what's going on, what's going on?
We are looking forward to hearing from you and wanting to help you.
We know that today's events can be upsetting for students and staff. Please know that we have counselors available for those Counselors will be at Rangeview High School tomorrow from 8am to noon, on Monday and as needed. Our focus remains on the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
As a reminder for APS staff, all employees have 24-hour, confidential access to counseling services offered through our Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-284-1819.
I would like to thank the APS family for your vigilance, teamwork and care today.
Rico Munn
Superintendent
Aurora Public Schools
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