EDGEMONT, S.D. – Fall River County Deputies swiftly responded to a reported threat at Edgemont School on the morning of December 3, 2024.
Shortly after 9 a.m., Fall River County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a student had threatened harm to a teacher and other students. The student reportedly left the school and was believed to be heading home to retrieve a weapon.
In response, Edgemont School initiated an immediate lockdown. Deputies located the student at their residence shortly afterward. The individual was taken into custody without incident and was not in possession of any weapons.
There were no reported injuries, and the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Authorities emphasized that all details currently released are preliminary. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
