SWITZERLAND COUNTY, Ind. — A student was detained after an alleged violent threat was made in connection to the Switzerland County School Corporation, Switzerland County Sheriff Brian Morton said in a press release Tuesday morning.
Police said they received information about a potential school shooting threat made by a student via social media. They did not say what school was targeted and did not elaborate on what the message said.
Police said the student was identified and was detained pending further investigation.
"At this time, no active threat is believed to exist and schools remain on their normal schedule," Sheriff Morton said.
According to school officials, the alleged threat stemmed from a Snapchat message. Switzerland County Superintendent Rod Hite released the following statement later Tuesday morning.
"During the investigation, the school was notified the sheriff’s department was able to confirm there was no threat made to a Switzerland County student nor to Switzerland County schools. The precautionary measures taken this morning were due to the report the snap was sent by a Switzerland County student."
The sheriff's department has not said if the student is still detained or if any charges will be filed in connection to the alleged school shooting threat.
This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.
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