HUTCHINSON—Law enforcement and school officials in Reno County are investigating a threat that was made at Hutchinson High School on Tuesday.

Several students came forward to express concerns about a threat to students, according to USD 308 Spokesperson Ray Hemman

The school Resource Officer was notified and then contacted Hutchinson Police.

Several students were removed from the building.

 

According to Capt. Troy Hoover of HPD two students,  14-year-old Ayrton Marroquin and 15-year-old Carson Cabral,  have been taken into custody and are expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder. Police report they recovered plans for making pipe bombs from the two students as well as sketches and plans of where certain teachers and staff would be so they could be targeted. Search warrants were issued at two residences were items that could be used to build explosive devices were confiscated by law enforcement according to a news release from HPD

USD 308 notified parents with in the school district with the following email message.

“Students came forward this morning to express a concern about a possible threat to Hutchinson High School. This report was relayed to the Hutchinson Police Department. The investigation revealed sufficient information to remove several students from school. Both HPD and HHS administration believe the concern has been addressed, and there is no threat to students or staff. HPD continues the investigation.”