Gun at Yorktown

[Anonymous]

Just left the playground with my young kids when a group of HS students came through stating there was either a person with a gun or an active shooter situation happening at the high school and they wanted us all to know.

[Anonymous]

Here's a bit more info. https://www.arlnow.com/2022/02/10/breaking-police-on-scene-after-report-of-threat-lockdown-at-yorktown-high-school/ I think Arlington Emergency Services sent community text alerts already (my husband received one and we're NOT a Yorktown family).

[Anonymous]

There is not an active shooter. The school received a telephonic threat and it went into lockdown. There is an unconfirmed rumor that while police were searching the school, a gun was found in a bathroom.

But the gun part is unconfirmed.

Students are now being evacuated to the Knights of Columbus on Little Falls.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the update!

[Anonymous]

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Incident Summary: Yorktown High School has been placed on lockdown due to an anonymous threat. Arlington County Police Department is on scene investigating. Arlington County Public Schools advises that all students and staff are safe in their classrooms. There are no associated street closures at this time.

Location: Arlington County

Source of Information: Arlington County Public Schools

Date of Information: 14:17:16 on 02-10-2022

Cross Jurisdictional or Cascading Impacts: None at this time.

Triggered CIR(s): CIR 10 Evac/Shelter

Additional Report Details:

[Anonymous]

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Incident Summary: Arlington County PD is beginning to evacuate students from Yorktown High School and continues to investigate the reported telephone threat. Students will be bused to the Knights of Columbus for reunification with parents. No injuries have been reported. Yorktown High School remains on lockdown. Arlington County Police currently have Yorktown Blvd between Little Falls Rd and 28th St N. closed due to the incident.

Location: Arlington County

Source of Information: Arlington County Public Schools

Date of Information: 15:14:39 on 02-10-2022

Cross Jurisdictional or Cascading Impacts: None at this time.

Triggered CIR(s): CIR 10 Evac/Shelter

Initial Report Details: At 1:57 PM, Yorktown High School was placed on lockdown due to an anonymous threat. Arlington County Police Department is on scene investigating. Arlington County Public Schools advises that all students and staff are safe in their classrooms. There are no associated street closures at this time.

[Anonymous]

What is going on with society that is causing this? This is such a sad state of affairs for our youth.

[Anonymous]

I heard there was an arrest at the school.

[Anonymous]

UPDATE: The investigation continues and police remain on scene conducting a cautionary search of the building. As students are evacuated, those who are being picked up will be sent to the Knights of Columbus. Students who are normally bused will be sent home via bus.

https://twitter.com/apsvirginia/status/1491872815070515201?s=21

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard there was an arrest at the school.

Good. If a kid had a gun or more threats of shooting, they should be arrested.

[Anonymous]

Any news as to who is responsible?

Just got an update for the freshman and JV games tonight are canceled.

[Anonymous]

Lock down started at 1:32pm. I’m still locked in my room. Very little information has been shared with staff. I’m learning more updates from FB and DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any news as to who is responsible?

Just got an update for the freshman and JV games tonight are canceled.

Also, The Varsity Boys Game will not have student fans. ONLY Parents can attend at Yorktown High School.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lock down started at 1:32pm. I’m still locked in my room. Very little information has been shared with staff. I’m learning more updates from FB and DCUM.

Oh, I hate to hear this! Hugs!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any news as to who is responsible?

Just got an update for the freshman and JV games tonight are canceled.

Also, The Varsity Boys Game will not have student fans. ONLY Parents can attend at Yorktown High School.

Good grief, you should have to forfeit. Arlington's cancellations have forced some teams in Fairfax to play weekend games and three games in a single week. It's a bit much.