Authorities recover firearm, suspend students
EBS STAFF
On Wednesday afternoon, Bozeman school authorities learned of a possible firearm at Gallatin High School in west Bozeman, prompting an immediate investigation.
According to a May 10 press release from the City of Bozeman, the gun was not found in the school. Authorities and school resource officers investigated the incident into the night, eventually locating the gun beyond school grounds.
“Based upon the investigation, it appears that one of the students did bring a handgun into the school and threatened another student with it. This situation has been contained and there is no threat at GHS,” the release stated.
The involved students have been removed from Gallatin High School for the remaining weeks of the school year. The investigation is ongoing, with possible criminal charges pending. The Bozeman Police Department cannot release the names of the juveniles involved in the incident, according to the release.
“The safety of our students is paramount. We are grateful for the swift action taken by our [school resource officers] and school administrators to resolve this situation,” Detective Captain Dana McNeil stated in the release. “Their diligent work ensured there was no further escalation and we feel fortunate to have such high-quality people who work every day to provide for the safety of our students.”
