UPDATE: Statement from BMG:
ORIGINAL STORY:
A BMG building in Lakewood was evacuated moments ago after police received multiple calls of possible shots fired.
It appears to have been an explosion from construction on top of a roof, officials tell TLS.
Numerous officers – several armed with rifles – were there instantly.
They are currently searching the area to ensure there is no threat.
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LPD ALSO RELEASED THE FOLLOWING UPDATE TO TLS: Just prior to noon today, the Lakewood Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting what callers believed to be gunfire at the BMG campus, with several individuals seen running from the area.
Officers from every division of the Lakewood Police Department responded immediately.
Upon arrival, officers made entry into the buildings and began securing the campus while conducting a systematic search to ensure the safety of everyone on scene.
As the investigation progressed, officers determined that the sounds believed to be gunfire were likely caused by a construction worker operating equipment on the campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, every building on the campus was searched.
No threat was located, and the campus was determined to be safe. At no time were students, staff, visitors, or nearby residents in danger.
Chief Gregory Meyer praised the rapid response of officers and emphasized the importance of taking every report seriously.
“Our officers responded immediately and treated this incident as though it were a real and active threat. While we are thankful that the sounds were ultimately determined not to be gunfire, our first priority will always be the safety of our community. We appreciate the cooperation and patience of everyone affected while officers worked to ensure the campus was secure.”
The Lakewood Police Department reminds the public that if you see or hear something that causes concern, do not hesitate to call 911. Prompt reporting allows first responders to quickly assess the situation and ensure the safety of the community.
Thank you, Lakewood PD, for the rapid response!
Kudos to the LPD
and Kodus to all the folks who called 911 right away.
Let’s give credit to the LPD for running into a building where it was thought to have an active shooter, contrast to some of the school shootings around the country where the local police department stayed outside of the school building, afraid to go in, consequently more children where hurt or killed.
Was the roof okay?
Att Chief: the undercover team should really put on a marked cap once they’re on scene to avoid getting confused as a bad guy.
I thought you don’t report on Yeshiva
Which building?
Image the conflict TLS must have when there’s a story involving guns and BMG
we need to daven for the Ge’ulah!
people are on edge, inside they know they want something, they feel they are missing something, and we all need to daven for the Ge’ulah!
for everyone’s sake, this Tisha B’Av, please call 716-232-2416 ext. 0 to join a tefila for the ge’ulah, or to get your own copy of the tefilas hage’ulah please email [email protected]
I was not there but I heard that the Police response was terrific and I wanted to give my thanks and appreciation as well
Thank G-d was a false alarm