SCHOOLS – Gun scandal at Valleyview secondary school turns out to be a replica – ArmchairMayor.ca

A brief lockdown order was lifted for Valleyview Secondary School following a police response to a possible weapons report in the area.

At approximately 11:35 a.m. today (October 3, 2024), Kamloops RCMP officers were called to the area of ​​Valleyview Drive and Oriole Road where a person was seen in possession of a weapon.

“Police recommended that School District 73 arrest and secure because there was a potential threat in the area at the time,” said Cpl. Dana Napier.

Shortly afterwards, two young people were arrested as part of the investigation, but were later released to their parents.

Two replica handguns were found near the school. Nobody was injured.

The Kamloops RCMP detachment is working with its school partners as part of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who may have relevant information is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-32983.