A reported threat of a potential shooting at a Lewiston private school prompted a swift law enforcement response earlier this month, with local police, county deputies, and federal investigators all working to identify who made the anonymous call.
On May 6, the Lewiston Police Department received a report of a possible active shooter threat targeting Cornerstone Christian School, located in the 800 block of 7th Avenue in Lewiston. A caller reported receiving an anonymous threat indicating someone intended to come to the school armed with a firearm.
Officers Secure School, Find No Active Threat
Multiple Lewiston Police Department officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. Working alongside Nez Perce County Sheriff’s deputies, officers rapidly secured both the interior and exterior of the school building. After a thorough sweep, law enforcement determined that no shooting was in progress and that all students and staff inside the building were safe.
LPD detectives and agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation then responded to assist in the ongoing investigation. Authorities interviewed witnesses on scene and began working to identify the individual responsible for making the threat.
Investigation Ongoing
As of this report, no arrest has been publicly announced and the investigation remains active. The involvement of the FBI signals the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident, as threatening communications targeting schools can carry significant federal charges depending on the circumstances.
Cornerstone Christian School serves families in the Lewiston area seeking faith-based private education. Threats of this nature, even when determined to be unfounded, place substantial strain on school staff, students, and families, in addition to drawing significant law enforcement resources away from other community needs.
Anyone with information about the threat is encouraged to contact the Lewiston Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as the case develops.
Nez Perce County News will continue to follow this story as law enforcement releases further information. For more local school news, read about how a Lewiston High School student earned runner-up honors at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and follow local Lapwai High School girls basketball coverage as the spring season progresses.
What Comes Next
Lewiston Police Department detectives and FBI agents are continuing their efforts to identify the source of the anonymous threat. No timeline for a resolution has been publicly stated. Parents and community members with information relevant to the investigation are urged to contact local law enforcement directly. Nez Perce County News will update this report as new details become available.