Story updated at 2:15 p.m. September 12.
Oasis Academy released information to parents shortly at 12:39 September 12, that the school was in full lockdown. According to school officials, reports of a weapon on the Western Nevada College campus next to Oasis were made, prompting the school to enact safety measures.
Oasis released information later that afternoon that they were notified about a man with a long gun walking through the WNC campus toward the K-8 campus, after which they immediately went into code red and locked down both campuses. Parents were notified as quickly as possible and updated as the situation evolved.
Fallon Police contacted the individual, who was not a student, and released the person had an airsoft BB gun. There was no way from a distance that anyone could tell that this was a BB gun.
“The staff and students did an amazing job. Our staff followed Oasis Academy protocols,” said Oasis staff. Oasis cleared both buildings with Fallon Police Department, per protocol. Obviously, this can be scary for students when they do not know what is happening as a result some students were upset. Oasis’ counseling team contacted every classroom that afternoon and the following day to work with students as needed. Oasis Academy stated they are very proud of their students, teachers and staff.
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