Shooting threat on social media prompts police presence at Richland School District

UPDATE:

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — Richland School District officials say a police investigation has found that the threat circulating social media was directed at a North Carolina school.

Officials say the Richland School District in Cambria County will still see an increased police presence Tuesday as a continued precaution.

Read the school district's full statement below:

After investigating the possibility of a threat of school shooting at Richland High School, the Richland Police Department has discovered that the threat towards Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania was false. The police investigation has discovered the social media threat was focused on a school district with a similar name in North Carolina.

As a result, the Richland Police Department is contacting the authorities in North Carolina to share information. I strongly encourage our community not to share inaccurate information on social media to cause further fear in this North Carolina school district.

As a continued precaution, the Richland School District will see a heightened police presence tomorrow on our campuses along with other heightened security measures for the foreseeable future.

I wish to thank all of you for your vigilance and trust you have in the Richland School District. The safety of our students and staff will always be our number one priority.

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ORIGINAL:

Richland School District officials say there will be an increased police presence at both schools Tuesday after a threat of a shooting at the high school circulated social media.

Superintendent Arnold Nadonley notified parents late Monday night after the threat was reported through the Safe 2 Say hotline.

Nadonley said officials notified parents, staff and the community as soon as possible.

The school administration also reported the threat to Richland Township Police who are investigating.

“The Richland School District takes all such threats seriously and the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority,” Nadonley wrote. “We strongly encourage our community to follow official Richland School District statements.”

In addition to the increased police presence Tuesday, Nadonley says other emergency procedures will be initiated for the foreseeable future.

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