On October 11, 2022, the Pinellas Park Police Department and multiple other local agencies responded to Pinellas Park High School in reference to a report of an active shooter around 12:22 p.m.
The police department continues to work this call for service. Currently, there are no known injuries and the police department does not believe there is a threat to students or the community at this time.
Some students are being evaluated for medical issues due to the high anxiety and stressful situation.
After a brief evacuation, the children are returning to the school and heading to their 6th period class.
It is believed this incident is a falsely reported threat.
The police department will continue to investigate the origin of the initial report.
At 12:35 p.m., officers from St.Petersburg Police responded to a call claiming there was an active shooter on the St. Petersburg Catholic High School Campus, 6333 9th Avenue North.
After searching the school, the call was determined to be a HOAX.
No one was injured and there was never an active shooter on campus, according to SPPD
Parents who still want to pick up their children should go to Tyrone Gardens Shopping Center at 9th Avenue North and Tyrone.