Mt. Carmel Police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended in Indiana. At approximately 3:20 pm Police were at the Mt. Carmel High School investigating an alleged threat made by a student. Shortly after police arrived on scene, Mt. Carmel dispatch was notified that a police officer was struck by a vehicle. The officer that was hit advised the vehicle failed to stop and he was in pursuit. Police officers responding to the area located the vehicle and joined the pursuit. The pursuit was picked up by Indiana authorities and a 17 year old male was taken into custody.
The Mt. Carmel Police officer is currently being treated at Wabash General Hospital. The Officer is expected to make a full recovery. Charges in Illinois are pending. This investigation is ongoing. An update on this case will be released tomorrow.
Statement From District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer regarding today’s incident:
On Thursday afternoon, the Mt. Carmel High School administration was alerted that a student allegedly made a hostile threat towards the students and staff of the school. The student was immediately brought into questioning by the administration with the assistance of the Mt. Carmel Police. During the questioning that happened after school hours, the student fled the campus. At such point, the investigation was turned over to the Mt. Carmel Police Department. After searching the school, the administration deemed the building to be safe and that there was no longer a threat.