GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — On October 7, 2025, at around 10:15 a.m., the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) responded to a report of a possible weapon at Grand Junction High School, located at 1400 N 5th Street. School staff had overheard students discussing a gun in a backpack, prompting an immediate investigation.
Working with school administration, officers identified and contacted the involved students. A shelter-in-place order was issued as a precautionary measure during the investigation. After a thorough search, no weapon was found, and the statements made by the students were determined to be untrue.
The situation was resolved safely through collaboration between the GJPD and District 51 administration. The GJPD emphasized that school safety is a top priority and that every potential threat is taken seriously. The department also urged parents to discuss the dangers and consequences of such incidents with their children.