Police increase presence at Puna High and Keaau School- there is NO active shooter situation 
Hawaiʻi Police Department
Puna Patrol, Area I
Captain Samuel Jelsma
Phone: (808) 965-2716
Report No. C18005353
Media Release
In response to social media posts on, (January 29), which were brought to school official’s attention yesterday, (February 20), police were summoned to the Pāhoa High School campus. It was reported that during a back and forth Instagram text between two female teenagers in which insults were exchanged, a 16-year-old female made a comment referencing bringing a firearm to school.
In response to the concern, police have temporarily increased presence at the two public high schools in the Puna district, and have been meeting with school officials. All reported threats in any form referencing a potential school shooting are being investigated thoroughly and are being treated appropriately.
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Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
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