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SPRING, Texas - Harris County deputies are searching for a suspect who allegedly pointed a weapon at students and the driver of a school bus in Spring.
What we know:
Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman reports they were called about a disturbance with a Spring ISD school bus near the intersection of Birnam Wood Boulevard and Hickorygate Drive.
According to officials, a 20-year-old male suspect allegedly stopped the school bus and pointed a weapon toward the driver and students before he drove off in a vehicle.
The suspect has been identified by authorities. However, deputies are still searching for him.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released a description of the vehicle the suspect left in.
What they're saying:
Spring ISD gave this statement:
This morning, an incident occurred involving a Spring ISD school bus serving Spring High School. An individual who is not a Spring ISD student briefly entered the bus at a bus stop and displayed what appeared to be a gun toward the driver before leaving the area.
The bus driver followed safety protocols and drove to a nearby campus, where Spring ISD Police and Harris County Constable Precinct 4 officers met the bus. Students were safely transferred to another bus and transported to school. All students and the driver are safe, and no injuries were reported.
There is no active threat to any Spring ISD campus. Spring ISD Police, in coordination with Harris County Constable 4, are actively investigating the incident and working to locate the identified suspect. Counseling support is available for students and staff.
The safety of our students and staff remains Spring ISD's highest priority. The district will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and will provide updates as appropriate.
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
The Source: Information provided by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office.