An investigation by Vernon School District and Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has resulted in establishing the cause behind a hold-and-secure scene at Fulton Secondary School Friday, June 2.

Police received a report just before 10:30 a.m. that a small explosion or possibly a gun shot had been heard near the secondary school in the 2300-block of Fulton Road.

Officers immediately responded to the area, and to ensure the safety of students until police could arrive, a hold-and-secure safety measure was initiated at the school.

鈥淎ny potential threats to our schools, until proven otherwise, are always taken seriously and with the utmost importance,鈥� said Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media relations officer Const. Chris Terleski. 鈥淥ur initial and immediate response, in collaboration with SD22, will always be to ensure the safety of students.鈥�

Police and school district staff determined the sound was the result of a small explosion that was caused by a group of students in an outside area near the school.

Once it was established that there was no direct threat to the safety of the school, the hold-and-secure was lifted and normal activities resumed.

No injuries were reported and Vernon School District staff are completing the necessary follow-up in relation to the incident.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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