FALL RIVER, MASS. (WHDH) - A Fall River high school stepped up security after receiving an anonymous threat online, promising a Florida-style attack.
The principal of B.M.C. Durfee High School sent out a notice to parents informing them of the threat Thursday night.
The threat allegedly stated that the attack would happen Friday.
“We have no evidence to support this as a credible threat,” Principal Matt Desmarais announced.
Administration said they received information about the threat from several students.
Around 7 a.m. Friday, the school announced that this threat proved to be false.
DURFEE HIGH SCHOOL is open. There is no credible threat. Enhanced security is in place. We take all threats seriously. This threat has proven to be false. More information to follow.
— Fall River Public Schools Supt (@FRPSsupt) February 16, 2018
School officials worked with the Fall River Police Department to ensure the safety of the staff and students.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we will have an elevated police presence on campus,” Desmarais had said Thursday night.
Officials planned to conduct bag checks on everyone entering the building.
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