Earl Warren Jr. High online shooting threat unfounded: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police responded to Earl Warren Jr. High School after multiple people reported possible threats made in a social media post, according to the department.
BPD investigated the threat and found no direct threats to the students, staff or school. Earl Warren Jr. High School sent out an alert to parents of a possible shooting threat made on social media Monday morning.
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In an email sent out to parents, Administrators say Bakersfield police were immediately notified of the threat, but the department had already begun to investigate the threat thanks to a tip from a community member.
The email states, BPD will be working closely with the staff of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District to ensure the safety of students and staff. There will be a police presence at the school as a safety precaution.
Social workers were on campus Monday to support students and staff members.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
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