3:15 p.m. update from the Northeastern Catholic District School Board:
Please be advised the lock down at O’Gorman High School has been lifted.
All students and staff are safe.
Please refer to the public statement issued by the Timmins Police Services regarding the specifics of today’s incident.
2:50 p.m. update from the Timmins Police Service:
On Nov. 6, 2018 the Timmins Police Service received a complaint from staff at O’Gorman High School that a threat was made towards the school. School officials were alerted to a social media post that included threatening remarks. They became concerned for the safety of the students and faculty of the school and immediately initiated a lock down procedure and contacted the Timmins Police Service.
Members of the Timmins Police Service attended the school and immediately addressed the safety of those involved. Two young persons were arrested and brought into police custody. No one was injured during the incident.
The incident has been contained; however the school remains on lock down while police continue this criminal investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Timmins Police Service at (705) 264-1201.
Original 1:35 p.m. release from the Northeastern Catholic District School Board:
Please be advised that a lock down is currently in place at O’Gorman High School. Timmins Police are on site and managing the situation.
All students and staff are safe and following appropriate protocols.
Parents, guardians and students are asked to refrain from coming to the school or calling at this time. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
