ALL CLEAR RECEIVED FOR EULALIE RIVERA K-8 SCHOOL AND CAMPUS ON ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Virgin Islands Police Department received a report of a shooting incident in the Lorraine Village area. Due to the proximity to Eulalie Rivera, The Virgin Islands Department of Education was immediately informed, prompting the School to initiate a comprehensive lockdown procedure.

School officials activated safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being of students, faculty, and staff while the VIPD conducted a thorough sweep of the campus. Subsequent to the VIPD's diligent safety inspection, school authorities received the "all clear" signal, confirming the absence of any threat on the campus.

The school has resumed it’s previously established abbreviated schedule. Parents are picking up there children due to the end of the school day. We appreciate the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and school personnel in swiftly addressing the situation and ensuring the safety of our educational community.

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