UPDATE 3:30 pm

On February 7, 2023 at 9:05 am, Meridian Township Police were dispatched to Okemos High School for a report of an active shooter. The school was immediately placed on lockdown and responding units arrived within minutes. Responding officers cleared the interior of the school and determined no shots had been fired and there was no threat. No injuries were reported. The students were dismissed for the day and were reunified with their parents.

The Meridian Township Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for assistance with this incident: Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, East Lansing Police Department, Lansing Police Department, Michigan State University Police and Public Safety, Lansing Township Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Meridian Township Fire Department and the East Lansing Fire Department.

A joint press conference was held at Okemos High School on February 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Superintendent John Hood announced that all Okemos Public Schools, including Edgewood Early Childhood Center, would be closed on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Ed Besonen at 517.853.4800, by email at besonen@meridian.mi.us or submit an anonymous tip through the Department’s social media sites.

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 UPDATE 10:40 am

Okemos High School is implementing their reunification plan for students and families. Students are being transported by bus to 2|42 Community Church (2600 Bennett Road, Okemos) and can be picked up by their guardians.

All after school activities and evening events have been cancelled.

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 On Tuesday, February 7 at approximately 9:00 am, Meridian Township Police and Meridian Township Fire Department responded to a call of an active shooter at Okemos High School. Everyone is safe and the building has been secured. There is no imminent threat at this time. School officials are working to release students to parents.

Similar calls were also made to several other Michigan schools, however, all were cleared without incident. Once a list of the schools impacted by the false calls has been finalized, we will provide it. 

For more information, questions or concerns, contact the Meridian Police non-emergency line at 517.853.4800.