Two juveniles with airsoft guns arrested outside Pleasant Hill school

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police confirmed that two juveniles with airsoft guns were arrested on Friday outside of Pleasant Hill High School.

According to law enforcement, the high school received information earlier in the day that two people, who appeared to be armed, were in the parking lot and may have had intentions of entering the building.

Police said this led the high school to activate “ALICE” — an active shooter drill that stands for “Alert,” “Lockdown,” “Inform,” “Counter,” and “Evacuate” — as Pleasant Hill police started investigating.

As police searched the property, they found and arrested two homeschooled students with airsoft guns. According to law enforcement, the students were not a part of the Pleasant Hill R-III School District.

After Pleasant Hill police gave the high school more information, the “ALICE” alert was canceled, and the district was placed under lockdown.

“We are very appreciative of the Pleasant Hill Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and our building administrators for taking quick action to keep our students and staff safe,” the Pleasant Hill Police Department said.

“We are pleased that all individuals are safe.  Our staff and students followed all the procedures and did a phenomenal job.  The students did an amazing job of following directions.  Thank you to our community for your patience as we gathered and communicated factual information.”

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