‘No credible evidence’ of gun at Kamloops high school after lockdown

Police say there was no gun to be found after locking down a Kamloops school yesterday afternoon, but they continue to investigate threats directed at students.

Kamloops RCMP received a report of someone with a gun at Norkam Secondary School and armed police responded to search the building as classrooms were locked down.

The detachment didn’t confirm until today, Nov. 7, whether a gun was found or anyone was arrested.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP said investigators have found “no credible evidence” substantiating someone was at the school with a gun, but noted the investigation is ongoing.

After the lockdown ended and students left, a report of a threatening social media post was sent to Kamloops RCMP around 6:20 p.m. The Snapchat post was circulating among students and “threatened students’ safety,” RCMP said.

“We are working closely with the school district to ensure the safety of everyone. Out of an abundance of caution, police will have an increased presence around the school,” Kamloops RCMP Insp. Justin Thiessen said in the release.

Police didn’t provide details about the social media post, but did say it appears to be “repeated” from posts reported to the detachment in September.

Meanwhile, rumours swirled on social media immediately following the school lockdown, with users claiming police had arrested two people and both had firearms, but the detachment wouldn’t respond when asked about them.

Kamloops-Thompson school district spokesperson Chelsea Isenor said there are additional counselling supports available for students in the wake of the gun report and lockdown.