(KNSI) — Police in Sauk Rapids say they have a 14-year-old student in custody in connection to the alleged threats made on social media directed at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.
KNSI obtained screenshots of the threats, which suggested there would be a shooting Monday morning of eight students and four teachers. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools sent out an email Sunday morning to parents, which was also obtained by KNSI saying, “Early this morning, district administration was made aware of alleged threats related to the middle school and has been working with the Sauk Rapids Police Department regarding this matter.”
Police are continuing to investigate the incident, but the student is claiming sole responsibility for the creation of the threatening post. Police believe this alleged threat is isolated at the secondary level. Buildings will remain locked all day, and police will continue their presence at all sites.
More information will be sent out to parents, students, and staff later this afternoon.
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