TOMAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A school district in western Wisconsin released a statement after officers were called to a middle school to investigate a bullet that was found in one of its bathrooms.
Around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 11, officers with the Tomah Police Department were called to the Tomah Middle School for a report of a bullet found in a bathroom, the Department stated in a release.
The school was placed on a ‘hold’ and officers and school administration immediately began an investigation. After identifying a student of interest, that student was interviewed and allegedly admitted to being responsible for the incident.
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It was noted by the school district that no firearm was found at the middle school.
Tomah Area School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Hanson provided the following statement to parents on Friday:
On Friday, Tomah Middle School administration was made aware that one .22 caliber bullet was found in a boy’s restroom. Tomah Middle School administration immediately contacted law enforcement. The Tomah Police Department promptly responded and assisted school administration and staff in conducting interviews and searches of all people who entered the restroom prior to the bullet being found. The investigation resulted in no firearm being discovered on campus. There was no known threat to any students or faculty. Students returned to their classrooms and building activities in their normal schedule. A student has been identified and confessed. In accordance with school district policy, the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details at this time. However, please know that we take this situation very seriously. Tomah Area School District is grateful for the quick response and instructions provided by Tomah Area Police Department officers during this investigation. We want to thank our families and community for their response to this situation. Tomah Area School District administration takes every report of threats seriously. The safety and security of our students and faculty are a top priority. If you see something, please say something, and administration will follow up.
Dr. Mike Hanson, Tomah Area School District Superintendent
Officers say the case will ultimately be referred to the Monroe County Human Services-Youth Justice.
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“The Tomah Police Department and the Tomah Area School District take these incidents and all school safety very seriously,” Assistant Chief Eric Pedersen of the Tomah Police Department said. “We would like to thank the Tomah Area School District and especially the Tomah Middle School Administration for their quick action and assistance with the investigation.”
No additional information was provided.
