Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) On Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025, Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota, initiated a shelter-in-place protocol after a man allegedly threatened two students outside the school. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. when the students reported that a man approached them and made comments about shooting them before leaving on foot.
St. Cloud police responded promptly and arrested 58-year-old Paul Duffy of St. Cloud nearby. Authorities confirmed that Duffy was unarmed at the time of his arrest and did not possess the means to carry out the threat . He was booked into the Stearns County Jail on suspicion of making threats of violence.
No injuries were reported, and the shelter-in-place was lifted shortly after the arrest. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-255-1301.
Did you know?
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Minnesota law classifies threats of violence as serious offenses, especially when directed toward minors or occurring near schools.
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Shelter-in-place protocols are safety measures used by schools to protect students and staff during potential threats.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News