Lockdown Reported at Troy Middle School; Police Responding

LINCOLN COUNTY — This article has been updated and more information is available here.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a reported potential school safety concern Tuesday, January 20, resulting in a temporary lockdown at Troy Middle School and Claude Brown Elementary School while authorities investigated an anonymous report.

According to information released by the Lincoln County R-III School District, administrators were notified of a potential threat approximately 15 minutes before the lunch period on Tuesday. The report stemmed from an off-campus incident that occurred over the weekend and was submitted anonymously.

Out of an abundance of caution, school officials immediately notified the school resource officer, who contacted dispatch. Due to the timing and nature of the report, incident command was established, and a coordinated response involving multiple agencies was initiated.

A temporary lockdown was placed at Troy Middle School and Claude Brown Elementary School while a physical sweep of the facilities and interviews were conducted.

Agencies involved in the response included the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Troy Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, O’Fallon Police Department, and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Following the sweep and investigative steps, law enforcement determined there was no current credible threat to students, staff, or the public. In consultation with responding agencies, the lockdown was lifted, and students continued their school day.

Officials stated that increased police presence remained on site for the remainder of the day, and additional school counseling resources were made available to support students and staff.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities emphasized that anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

School officials also reminded parents and students of the importance of reporting any known or suspected threats and reinforced that making a threat—whether serious or not—is treated with utmost seriousness. Tips can be submitted directly to school personnel or through the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s anonymous tip line, Courage2Report.

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This article was written by John Eads.

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