Overview

• Officers responded around 9:40 p.m., ended the event for safety, and cleared the scene by about 11:20 p.m., officials said.
• No gun was found on campus, and the sounds that triggered panic were likely balloons popping during the disturbance, according to the district and police.
• Several students were detained during the incident and were later released to their parents, police said.
• Students who left belongings behind can retrieve items at the main office during the school day Monday, and counseling support will be available.
• District security and the Liberty Police Department continue to investigate possible charges and school discipline, with tips invited through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.