Nimitz Middle School Goes into Lockdown

Odessa, Texas/September 13, 2024-Nimitz Middle School went into lockdown around mid-morning on Friday, September 13th. Police Chief Mike Gerek said that officers were going room to room. ECISD Police along with Odessa Police were actively involved in the investigation. Postings on social media added to the confusion creating panic among students and parents. 

Around 2pm, Ector County ISD lifted the lockdown at Nimitz Middle School and parents were allowed to pick their children. Police have found no evidence of a shooter nor a weapon. And are investigating this as a hoax intended to cause panic at the school. 

There is an unofficial report that a student was arrested for yelling “GUN” at the school. 

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Permian High School Student Cause Threat With Gun-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/August 26, 2022-According to a source, at approximately 3:15 pm an incident erupted during or close to Permian High School’s 8th period. PHS officials immediatley put the school into lockdown. The incident erupted near a classroom where several male students were involved. One who allegedly pulled out a gun.  

It is believed that the male subjects were in a dispute with some female students. It is believed that ECISD Police were dealing with the male subjects earlier in the day. 

The ECISD Police, Odessa Police and other agencies responded to the threat. 

It has been reported by a witness inside the school that an arrest was made. 

More information as it becomes available. 

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