Police investigating social media post warning of violence at Niagara schools

An incident involving a former student at a Niagara Falls high school is not related to a post circulating on social media warning of a teenager threatening to harm students at several high schools, police said WednesdayBy Alison LangleyReview ReporterWed., April 20, 2022timer1 min. readAn incident involving a former student at a Niagara Falls high school is not related to a post circulating on social media warning of a teenager threatening to harm students at several high schools, police said Wednesday.Niagara Regional Police launched an investigation Wednesday after becoming aware of a post on several social media platforms including TikTok and Snapchat that suggested a teenager had been going to schools across Niagara and threatening to stab students.“At this time there is no evidence to suggest the validity of this post,” said NRP Const. Barry Ravenek.District School Board of Niagara posted on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that it is aware of the investigation.“The police have assured us that there is no known threat to public or student safety,” the post said.Police said no schools were directed to lock down as a result of the online post.Meanwhile, officers were called to Stamford Collegiate High School shortly before 11 a.m. for a report…
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