COLUMBUS, Ind. — Following a school shooting threat made on Friday night, Columbus Police Department (CPD) investigators have determined that the threat is not credible.
Sgt. Skylar Berry, Columbus Police Department spokesman, said the individual involved does not have access to firearms, and CPD will continue to investigate the incident in partnership with Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC). Berry said school safety remains a top priority.
CPD said while the department appreciates the public’s willingness to assist with school security, the department asks that law enforcement manage those efforts.
It’s important to note that carrying a firearm on school property is a felony, Berry said.
Police said the incident, which involved a SnapChat post about a threatened shooting at Parkside School on Monday, underscores the need to teach children about responsible internet use and for parents to actively monitor their child’s online activity.
The department also asked parents to remain cautious when posting or sharing unverified information on social media.
