Owensboro Police Department responded to a terroristic threatening report in reference to Owensboro Innovation Academy Sunday night.
Screenshots of social media messages were observed where an individual made threats to “shoot up the school” while referring to Owensboro Innovation Academy, according to OPD.
The schools were informed of the threat and officers located the juvenile who originally posted the messages. The electronic devices they owned were seized for further investigation.
Officials with Owensboro Public Schools said, “We are aware of some messages between two students that raised some concerns. We are working with OPD to provide all the necessary resources they need and they are actively investigating, but there is no reason to believe any individual or the school are in danger.”
OPD said that at this time, there is evidence to suggest the social media account that the messages originated from may have been compromised and used by an unknown person(s).
Detectives and School Resource Officers are continuing to investigate and anyone with additional information can call OPD at 270-687-8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
