Students reported Snapchat threat to South Mississippi schools. FBI is investigating – Yahoo

Several South Mississippi school districts are working with law enforcement, including agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to investigate a potential threat to harm students or staff that spread on social media across the Gulf Coast, according to district statements. The Harrison County School District and Gulfport School District both said they were aware of the threat and were working with police to investigate. Both districts remained open. Several schools across the Gulf Coast received the threat. On Monday afternoon, authorities said the threat does not appear to be credible, though the investigation is ongoing. “We have received multiple calls in reference to threats circulating online involving many coastal schools,” the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department said. “We wanted to confirm that while we are aware of these threats, we are not the primary investigating agency and are limited on information available. However, we are assisting any way we are needed as well as being available to the school district in any way possible. “At this time we have been advised the threats are not believed to be credible, but the investigation is still ongoing. If we are given further information or concerns, we will do our best to keep
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