An East Helena high school student was threatened by an individual brandishing a gun while on their way to school Thursday morning. East Helena Public School District Superintendent Dan Rispens confirmed the incident in a letter to parents, stating that the student reported the confrontation to school staff, prompting immediate contact with law enforcement.
Authorities acted quickly, apprehending the perpetrator, who is not affiliated with the school, and is now in custody. Rispens assured parents there is no ongoing threat to the community and praised the swift response of school administrators and School Resource Officers in ensuring student safety. This marks a concerning event for the East Helena community, which is now on alert as the situation develops.
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