Tulsa police investigate former teaching assistant at East Central High

Tulsa Police’s Special Victims Unit is investigating a former teaching assistant at East Central High School, the department confirmed. The case involves one former Tulsa Public Schools employee and a student.

TPS acknowledged the ongoing investigation and said it is cooperating with law enforcement.

What We Know About the Case

Tulsa Police have not shared specifics about the nature of the investigation. Authorities confirmed it involves one former teaching assistant and a student, but have not released names, ages or additional identifying information.

The individual in question is no longer employed by Tulsa Public Schools.

TPS Responds to the Investigation

The school district released a statement confirming its involvement with the Tulsa Police Department and underscoring its commitment to student safety.

“Tulsa Public Schools and our Campus Police department routinely cooperate with external law enforcement,” the district said. “We are aware of an ongoing investigation by the Tulsa Police Department that involves a district high school. Due to privacy restrictions, we cannot share any confidential information about this situation. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our young people in all of our actions and decisions as a school district.”

What’s Next?

Investigators have not said when more details might be released. TPS has not indicated whether disciplinary or policy changes will follow.

This is a developing story.