In response to reported threats, Cheyenne East High School and South High School were placed under lockdown protocols on November 4.
The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) received the first threat around 8:05 a.m. via a third-party text line, leading to immediate action by school administration to ensure the safety of students and staff at East High School.
As officers arrived on the scene, they secured and searched the school, confirming that no credible threat was present. A second threat was reported at South High School at approximately 8:30 a.m., also from the same number. Police dispatched additional units to investigate, ultimately determining that both threats were unsubstantiated and that all students remained safe.
CPD is collaborating with the FBI to identify the individual responsible for the threats, which appear to have affected multiple schools in the region and are part of a broader trend of similar false reports across the country.
In light of the situation, the Laramie County School District 1 also implemented secure protocols at Carey Junior High and Johnson Junior High. The secure protocol for Carey was lifted shortly after 9:00 a.m. based on law enforcement recommendations, with no incidents reported. East High School remained in lockdown until police cleared the building, and the district assured that students and staff were safe.
The district advised parents to avoid coming to the schools during the investigation and committed to providing updates as new information became available.
Meanwhile, in Riverton, police responded to a report of a potential threat at Riverton High School, but after investigation, no credible threat was found, and the school resumed normal operations.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge vigilance in reporting any suspicious activity while emphasizing that no injuries or immediate dangers have been reported in any of the incidents.
County 10 and Cap City News contributed to this report.
