Belton Honea Path High School Placed on Lockdown Following Hoax Active Shooter Call; Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident and Vows to Hold Perpetrator Accountable
On Wednesday morning, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina responded to a call reporting an active shooter at Belton Honea Path High School. However, upon further investigation, it was determined that the call was a hoax.
According to Shale Remein, a spokesperson for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the call was received by the Dispatch Center shortly before 11 a.m. and prompted an immediate response from deputies.
As a precautionary measure, the school was evacuated, and a significant law enforcement presence was deployed to the scene. The sheriff’s office treated the situation as an active investigation, given the history of similar hoax calls in the past.
Remein stated that detectives are conducting a thorough investigation to identify the individual responsible for the hoax call. The sheriff’s office is working to determine the motivation behind the call and to hold the perpetrator accountable.
The incident caused significant disruption to the school day, with students and staff being evacuated to a safe location. Parents were notified of the situation, and many were present at the scene to pick up their children.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has urged the public to take hoax calls seriously, as they can cause unnecessary fear and panic. The office has also reminded the community that making false reports to law enforcement is a criminal offense.
The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff’s office has promised to provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the school district has announced that counseling services will be available to students and staff affected by the incident.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of school safety and the need for vigilance in preventing and responding to potential threats. The sheriff’s office has commended the school administration and staff for their swift response to the situation.
The community has expressed relief that the incident was a hoax, but also frustration and concern about the disruption and fear caused by such calls. The sheriff’s office has reassured the public that it will do everything in its power to prevent and respond to similar incidents in the future.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of responsible behavior and the potential consequences of making false reports to law enforcement. The sheriff’s office has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
