Morrow County School District would like to provide a brief update on the incident regarding Irrigon Junior-Senior High School.
This is the message from the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office on Monday 9/23:
School Shooting Threat in Irrigon – Suspect Arrested
A fourteen-year-old male student from Irrigon was arrested and lodged in NORCOR Juvenile Facility yesterday regarding a school shooting threat made on social media. The investigation is on-going. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is working in conjunction with the Morrow County Juvenile Department, the FBI and the Morrow County School District. Although there are no safety concerns at this time, there will be law enforcement presence at the school as extra precautions and to help ease any concerns.
“I want everyone to know that we take these situations very serious and will investigate fully. Incidents like these will be investigated and perpetrators will be arrested. Safety is our primary objective.” - Sheriff Bowles
Morrow County School District appreciates the quick and thorough response of the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office. The district is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every student in our district.
This serves as an important reminder to all of us that if you see or hear something that could pose a safety risk, it is critical to speak up. Your vigilance helps keep our schools safe.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.