A possible gunshot heard in the early morning at Uintah High School has resulted in increased patrols at the school on Wednesday. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office issued the following on Wednesday morning: “The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office will conduct additional patrols around Uintah High School today following a report from school staff that they heard a gunshot when reporting to work this morning. Custodians entering through the back of the high school about 4:30 a.m. reported hearing what sound like a .22-caliber gunshot and a ricochet. Sheriff’s deputies and Vernal police responded to the school and conducted a search, but found nothing. The area behind the school consists of open fields and farm land. Out of an abundance of caution, the Uintah School District chose to cancel all morning activities and practices at the high school. Deputies are continuing to investigate the incident and will maintain a presence on campus throughout the day.”
