UCSD, UPD investigating Snapchat threat at Donovan Middle School – CNYhomepage.com

(Photo provided by the Utica City School District) UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Donovan Middle School in Utica is under heightened security for the rest of the week due to an alleged social media threat aimed at students at the school. Utica Police were made aware of the threat — along with the Utica City School District — on Tuesday, March 17. The threat was made via a Snapchat video and threatened people at the middle school. Both investigating entities were able to identify people involved in the threatening video and others who might have had information regarding the threat. Further investigation by both entities found that the threat originated due to an earlier altercation between two groups in the community. Interviews with involved parties and their caregivers found that the threat to the school was not valid, and the video was aimed at members of the opposing group in the altercation. Additional outreach has been conducted by SNUG through ICAN and Rebuilding the Village in Utica for de-escalation work and to avoid any further issues. Additional security measures will be placed at Donovan Middle School for the remainder of the week to ensure the safety of the students and staff
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