May 27, 2022 – Slinger, WI – An email from the Slinger School District has been sent to parents regarding a tactical situation that began at Slinger Middle School around just after noon on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Slinger School Board president Ken Strupp, speaking one-on-one with WashingtonCountyInsider.com, said he spoke with police on scene just before 1 p.m. and they indicated “the situation was under control.”
Below is a correspondence from the School District as of 12:50 p.m.
Update from Slinger School District at 12:45 p.m.
“Update, at this point we believe we have the situation at the Middle School stabilized. A student admitted to making the statement “I have a gun” in a crowded hallway. That student is in police custody. Out of an abundance of caution, we are going to remain in lockdown as we complete the investigation. We will inform you when the lockdown has been lifted.”
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