NORFOLK,
Va. (NPD) – Last night around 11:40 p.m. Norfolk Police received a call about a
possible threat on social media toward Norview Middle School stating, “Shooting
up Norview Middle School tomorrow”. An investigation to identify the source of
the threat was launched immediately.
Additional
officers have been assigned to the area of Norview Middle School as a
precautionary measure. Norfolk Police and Norfolk Public Schools want to assure
the community that we take every threat against the safety of our students
seriously.
Anyone found posting threats on social media face a Class 6 Felony resulting in
up to 12 months in jail and/or a $2500 fine.
Anyone
with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-UP.
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