School officials say parent pulled gun during argument in Huntsville High parking lot

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville High Administration sent out a message to parents about an incident that happened in the school’s parking lot Tuesday.

Huntsville High School’s Administration sent out a message to parents after officials were notified that two parents got in an argument at drop-off. They were notified that one of the parents pulled out a gun in the argument.

The administration wanted to remind parents that firearms and weapons are not allowed on school property except by authorized law enforcement.

You can read the statement from the administration below.

Crimson Panther Community,

Please be advised of an incident that occurred today during morning drop-off. Two parents engaged in a verbal altercation, and one of the parents brandished a firearm at the other parent in the parking lot. Nobody was hurt, and we immediately notified law enforcement authorities who are now handling the matter.

We remind everyone that firearms and weapons are not allowed on school property except for authorized law enforcement personnel. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community is paramount. We thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Respectfully,
Huntsville High Administration

The Huntsville Police Department released a statement on the incident. You can read it below.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, just before 8:00 a.m., a female victim reported being involved in a road rage incident. The suspect confronted the victim in the Huntsville High School drop off line. The suspect got out of their vehicle with a firearm and made a threat to the victim.

The suspect then got back into their vehicle and fled the scene. School Resource Officers were on scene of the incident; however, by the time they were notified the suspect had already fled. A criminal case was made for Menacing. This incident is under active investigation.

Huntsville Police Department

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