The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is hoping you can help them investigate a vandalism case involving gun shots fired at the Southwest Livingston County R-1 School near Ludlow, Missouri.

Sheriff Steve Cox says they began investigating property damage at the school at 4944 Highway DD on December 8. Cox says their investigation showed a small caliber bullet had penetrated one pane of glass and fell to the bottom of the window without penetrating the second pane of glass. Further investigation showed a suspected small caliber bullet struck part of the front of the school.

“Nothing at this time suggests this crime took place at a time the school was occupied,” Cox says, “and there are no known threats which have been made. Preliminary investigation suggests the projectiles came from the highway to the south of the school.”

“Again, nothing in this investigation has yet suggested this was anything more than a night time property damage to the school. Should we obtain information or evidence which suggests differently we will certainly work with the school and make certain parents, staff and others are quickly notified of such.”

Investigators are reviewing video and continuing with the investigation in an attempt to determine who is responsible for this crime and deliver them to the Courts.

If you can help, call the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office at (660)646-0515 or you can call dispatchers at (660)646-2121. Tips may also be given to school officials.