LAWTON, Okla_A member of the Eisenhower High School faculty brought a gun onto the school campus this morning before turning it over to school officials. Parents received a phone call from LPS informing them of the situation late Thursday afternoon.
This is a transcript of that call:
"Prior to the start of classes today, a firearm was reported on the grounds of [Eisenhower High] School. The person in possession of the firearm, one of [the EHS] faculty, voluntarily turned over the weapon to authorities and surrendered himself. The case has been turned over to law enforcement officials for further investigation and appropriate action. Since it happened prior to the start of the school day, no students were endangered by this incident. Even so, we felt it was important that you are aware of what happened today at EHS. Now, as always, the safety of our students is our top priority."
LPS officials tell us the matter has been turned over to law enforcement officials and will not have any further comment due to the possibility that criminal charges could be filed and because it is a personnel issue.
7News has put in a call to the Lawton Police Department and are currently waiting for a call back.
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OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_ Lawmakers, students, and leaders from around Oklahoma are taking a stand to stop bullying. They shone a light on the problem Monday, as they rallied at the State Capitol. The problem
Lawmakers, students, and leaders from around Oklahoma are taking a stand to stop bullying. They shone a light on the problem Monday, as they rallied at the State Capitol.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:06:07 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A plan to divert $40 million in use taxes over three years to help complete construction of an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum along the banks of the Oklahoma River
A plan to divert $40 million in use taxes over three years to help complete construction of an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum along the banks of the Oklahoma River has cleared a House committee.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:56:32 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Lawton's Eisenhower High School was honored in a big way Monday. It was selected as the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School
Lawton's Eisenhower High School was honored in a big way Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:01:32 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 before growing into a larger storm that rolled across rural
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office has identified two men killed Sunday, after a powerful tornado tore through Shawnee.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:47:22 GMT
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) _ Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris. Westbound Interstate 40 was closed Sunday night at U.S. 177 after
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.
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