Overview

• A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection with threats targeting a school resource officer, principal, and security officer at Pierce Middle School.
• Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual in custody or details about potential charges, citing an ongoing investigation.
• The threats were determined to be of a lower threat level, but law enforcement increased uniformed and unmarked patrols around Merrillville schools as a precaution.
• Police have assured the community that all schools in the Merrillville Community School Corporation are secure and operating safely.
• Officials are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the police at [email protected].