BRIDGEWATER, MASS. (WHDH) - Bridgewater Police confirmed multiple threats were made at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School on Friday.
Authorities said the first threat was made by a student during their PowerPoint presentation. In the last slide of the presentation, that student included a picture of a gun, which had nothing to do with the presentation itself.
The superintendent said the school’s administrators “addressed” the situation, but did not release any other details regarding the incident with that student. That student was not charged.
The second threat involved a former student who was already known to police. The 17-year-old made a threat towards the school via social media.
Authorities said he sent a picture via social media of someone holding a gun to students at the school. The suspect also referenced a situation similar to the Florida school shooting happening at their school. He was arrested by Bridgewater Police from his home without incident.
Superintendent Derek Swanson issued the following statement:
“The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Administrative Team received information that a threat was made by a student who no longer attends the high school on his social media page. The police were immediately contacted and an investigation began. I am pleased to inform you that the Bridgewater Police Department has taken this individual into custody. We would like to thank both the Bridgewater and Raynham Police for their swift and appropriate response.”
This is an ongoing investigation; stay with 7News for updates.
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