‘Hoax’: Threat against multiple Colorado Schools not legit, officials say

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A threat targeting several Colorado Springs schools is a hoax, district officials tell 11 News.

A post making the rounds on social media showed a list of schools, claiming it was “all of the high schools/middle schools that are going to get shot up.” The post is primarily aimed at districts 2 and 11:

Both districts tell 11 News that while they take every threat seriously, the post is not legit.

“This appears to be similar in nature to the false and unsubstantiated social media threats that have been circulating over the past few weeks,” said Jessica Wise with Colorado Springs School District 11. “That said, we pursue every threat with the same rigor of investigation.”

“This post is not valid,” echoed Christine O’Brien with Harrison School District 2. “A hoax like this takes time and resources away from law enforcement and school districts.”

The Colorado Springs Police Department said it was investigating the post and told 11 News that if the individuals behind it were found to be local, “There will be consequences and [officers] will pursue them.”

All schools are operating as normal Tuesday.

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