33-year-old Solomon Galligan was arrested Friday after walking up to multiple students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School.
by KRISTINA WATROBSKI | Crisis in the Classroom33-year-old Solomon Galligan and photo of a playground in New York State . Parents in a Colorado elementary school are demanding accountability after a registered sex offender allegedly tried to kidnap a child on school grounds.Friday after walking up to multiple students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School. Galligan, a registered sex offender , is accused of attempting to grab a young boy before fleeing school grounds.
In a statement Monday, the Cherry Creek School District said it was "committed to being transparent and accountable to our community" as it investigated the matter. However, Black Forest Hills parents say Friday's incident has left them "deeply disturbed" and questioning the school district's ability to "ensure our children's safety.
Signees of the petition are also requesting Cherry Creek initiate immediate and recurring audits of the district's security measures, with the results being shared with the community. The petition has received more than 115 signatures as of Thursday afternoon.
Kidnap School Sex Offender Cherry Creek School District Safety Parents Petition
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