FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Release #: 1

**Kingman Police Department Addresses Rumors of Threat to Local Schools**

Kingman, AZ – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) in conjunction with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have investigated reports of rumored threats targeted at Kingman Middle School and Kingman High School. Upon comprehensive investigations carried out by the Kingman Police School Resource Officers and MCSO Investigators, both departments can confirm that the threats were not credible and were found to originate from the same source.

In a proactive effort to reassure the concerned parents and students and maintain a safe school environment, law enforcement from both the KPD and MCSO will maintain a presence at the concerned school locations throughout the week.

The MCSO and KPD would like to reaffirm their commitment to the safety and security of children in these schools. They treat any rumors of threats of violence with the utmost importance and thoroughly investigate them until a conclusive resolution is found.

Members of the public are sincerely urged to report any dubious activities or suspicions. If you see or hear anything that may imply a threat to the security of a school, it is strongly recommended to report it immediately. For this purpose, please contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 753-0753, Kingman Police Department at (928) 753-2191, or report it online at www.kingmanpolice.com. In case you wish to remain anonymous while providing crucial information, you can call Mohave Silent Witness at (928) 753-1234.

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