By james art 
Lubbock, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock ISD Smith Elementary Director sent a message to the school’s families on Wednesday night about the arrest of the 29 -year -old Stephen Fur, for whom the Ministry of Justice said comments on a blog site threatening a school shooting. They were told to the families, at no point there was no direct threat that required additional safety measures.
Prosecutors said he made comments including “thinking about going out and buying a gun” as well as “When you are in Texas, shoot [expletive] [expletive] Am I right? Good thing I live until elementary school. “
Authorities said he had made statements that he had a gun and posted: “It will be fun to shoot a legal school” and “I can already smell blood.”
Furr was arrested on Monday night, February 3, following opposition to Swat on the 90th street near Avenue Abbeville.
According to the federal authorities, the FBI was misled on Sunday for the comments he made. ISD Lubbock spokesman tells KCBD that it was first notified on Sunday about the FBI tips during Lubbock’s police station and again on Monday when an FBI agent spoke with a member of the Lubbock ISD police station.
Lubbock ISD maintains its proper communication processes with various law enforcement agencies, as well as safety protocols have been followed and working.
Furr’s lawyer filed a request to the federal court on Wednesday night, requested by Furr, to undergo a psychiatric and/or psychological exam.
Below is the message sent by Smith’s Chief Director:
Dear Smith Families in Primary School,
We want to take a little time to turn to the recent news of news on the investigation of law enforcement, including a threat against a primary school in our community. Although this incident is not specifically indicated and has not directly influenced our campus, we understand that every report of a potential threat at school is deeply concerned.
First of all, please know that the safety of our students and employees remains our primary priority. We work closely with the Lubbock ISD Police Department, the Lubbock Safety and Security Division and the Lubbock Police Department to evaluate and respond to any situation that can affect our schools. In addition, the communication and relations team of our area works diligently to ensure timely and accurate communication when necessary.
In this case, law enforcement acted quickly to control the situation and at no time had no direct threat to our school, which required additional safety measures. As part of our established safety protocols, we guarantee that not only families and staff, but also the campus and the regional administration receive timely updates when the situation requires action. We acknowledge that news and discussions on social media can raise questions and we want to assure you that our communication processes are intended to inform and prepare all stakeholders.
We appreciate your trust and partnership to keep our school a safe place to learn. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Always, we appreciate your constant support and the trust you apply to take care of your children every day.
Jaci Underwood
Director, Smith Elementary School
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