May 12, 2022

Kan. school locked down after expelled student returns to school

Posted May 12, 2022 8:00 AM

SEWARD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect following an incident at USD 480 in Liberal.

Just before 1p.m. Wednesday, police were notified that the Liberal High School, 1611 West 2nd Street, had been placed in lock down, according to a media release.

While investigating the incident it was discovered that an 18-year-old man, who had been expelled earlier this week for non violent reasons, had arrived back to the school.

The school conducted the lock down as a precaution. The former student was located in the parking lot by an LPD officer and given a trespass warning.

Police released no additional details including the student's name.