The Cherokee Indian Police Department is saying they will closely monitor the situation in Cherokee, but have seen no immediate threat to the public.
(CHEROKEE, N.C.) SMOKIES.LIVE – The Cherokee Indian Police Department said a threat of mass casualty violence using firearms and explosives was called into the police department Wednesday morning.
Since that time, the department, along with other agencies investigating, have determined there is no immediate threat to the public. The department issued the stand-down message on Wednesday afternoon.
Several agencies came to help the Cherokee Indian Police Department with the investigation and to secure public safety.
Read the entire statement from the police department below.
PRESS RELEASE
Earlier this morning, the Cherokee Indian Police Department received a call where an unknown person expressed intentions of committing mass violence with the use firearms and explosives. The Cherokee Indian Police Department, along with numerous, local, state, and federal agencies responded.
At this time, evidence indicates that there is no imminent threat. However, the situation is being closely monitored, and the Cherokee Indian Police Department remains vigilant.
The Cherokee Indian Police Department would like to thank all the agencies that assisted; Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, ATF, DEA, Park Service, SBI, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department, and the Waynesville Police Department.
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