HINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Hingham have launched an investigation into a social media post that made reference to a past school shooting threat.
Officers responding to Hingham Middle School around 7:30 a.m. were made aware of a concerning Snapchat group chat between students, according to the Hingham Police Department.
The student in question was quickly located and officers determined that there was no active threat to the school.
No charges have been filed.
There will be an increased police presence at schools in the town throughout the day as a precaution.
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