Perry Police determine no threat at high school after investigation

Officials say students are safe as multiple law enforcement units respond to scene

UPDATE (5:45p.m.): Perry Police say they have determined the incident was the result of a “swatting” call.

UPDATE (4:35p.m.): The Houston County School District says Perry High School was placed under a Code Yellow this afternoon as a precaution while law enforcement investigated a reported threat near the end of the school day.

The school sent messages to parents from Principal Art Billings saying:

“Please be advised that Perry High School is currently under a Code Yellow. Let me assure you that all students are safe in their classes. There is no threat inside the school. We are unsure how long this Code Yellow will take, but because it is so close to dismissal, this could affect our dismissal time and process. We will keep you updated as we learn more.”

The school also sent a follow up message saying:

“UPDATE: Law enforcement is working on a plan to release Perry High students as we return to normal dismissal operations. Car riders will be released first. Parents are asked to pick up their child in the car rider line, entering from Hwy 41 to North Avenue. Student drivers and bus riders will be released next. Thank you for your patience as we conduct a controlled dismissal.”

A spokesperson for the school district also addressed rumors circulating on social media that claimed there had been a shooting on campus.

“This is not true,” she said.

School officials said they would continue to provide updates to parents as more information becomes available.

UPDATE (4:22p.m.): Perry Police Major Heath Dykes confirmed to 41NBC News, law enforcement has determined there is no active threat at Perry High School. Officials are now working on a plan to safely dismiss students from campus following the investigation.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies are responding to a threat at Perry High School.

According to a public notice shared by Sheriff Matt Moulton, multiple units are on scene and actively investigating the situation. While the nature of the threat has not been disclosed, authorities stated that all students are currently safe.

“We have received a threat at Perry High School. Multiple units are on scene and actively investigating. At this time, all students are safe,” Sheriff Moulton said in a Facebook post.

No additional information has been released regarding the type of threat or if any suspect has been identified. The Sheriff’s Office stated it will provide updates as more details become available.