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1 arrested, Kan. elementary school on lockdown for BB gun shooting

FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement and school district officials are investigating a suspect for an incident at a school in Dodge City.

According to USD 443, Linn Elementary School in Dodge City was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after someone shot a BB Gun.

Authorities made one arrest and the suspect will face charges according to the school district.

The lockdown lasted approximately 30-minutes and students were never at risk.

The school district praised local law enforcement for their rapid response.  Authorities have not identified if a the suspect was a student.

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