BAINBRIDGE — A tense moment unfolded at the Bainbridge-Guilford Bobcats’ home football game against Walton/Downsville on Friday night, Sept. 13, after a report surfaced that a student had allegedly made a remark about possessing a gun.
The incident occurred during the first half of the football game, when school administration was alerted to the claim. Officials swiftly located the student in question and escorted him outside the immediate game area, where staff remained with him until law enforcement arrived.
While rumors spread rapidly both at the game and online, authorities confirmed there was no weapon present, and the student did not pose a threat. According to Bainbridge-Guilford Superintendent Timothy Ryan, “...there was never a fight at the game and there was no gun. Also, in discussion with law enforcement, it was felt there was never a need to suspend or cancel the game or send everyone home.” The student, along with his family, left the premises after meeting with police during the second half of the game.
“This situation has been and will be taken very seriously,” Ryan said in a letter to B-G parents. “The safety of our students and entire school community is our top priority.”
Law enforcement stayed at the game until its conclusion, and district officials, along with law enforcement and the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education and District Threat Assessment Team continued assessing the situation over the weekend.
B-G school administration thanked the Walton community for their patience and understanding during the event.
