The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday that a student at Pryor Middle School falsely claimed to have a gun and threw a firecracker in the hallway as what the student described as a “joke.”
- No students or staff were injured in the incident, which prompted immediate action from school administrators.
According to information from the Sheriff’s Office, the school principal issued a statement to parents, emphasizing that staff “acted swiftly and effectively, immediately confirming there was no weapon and no credible threat.”
“However, the actions of this student were deeply concerning and caused significant disruption to our school environment,” the principal stated. “Regardless of intent, such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
- School administration and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are working together to address the situation and “take swift and appropriate action” against the student responsible.
In the statement shared by the Sheriff’s Office, the principal urged parents to speak with their children about responsible behavior and the serious consequences that come with making threats, even those intended as jokes.
“Please remind your student to report any suspicious activity to our School Resource Officer or a school administrator,” the principal said.
The Sheriff’s Office indicated that additional information about the incident will be released at a later time.
