SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Respond to Threats at Lincoln Elementary School
DATE: January 30th, 2026
CASE: #26-001369
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On Friday, January 30th, 2026, at approximately 09:45 hours, officers with the Kingsport Police Department responded to Lincoln Elementary School after an individual called the school and threatened the staff and students. The Kingsport Police Department increased police presence at the school throughout the day and began an investigation. The investigation remains active and ongoing; no further information will be released at this time.
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
