WORTHINGTON, Ohio — A middle school in Worthington was closed Tuesday as police were investigating a shooting threat made toward the school.
Worthington Schools posted on its website that McCord Middle School was closed. In a letter to families, Principal Michael Kuri said he received several emails from students and parents about a Snapchat group where someone threatened to shoot the school.
"Please know that we take all threats seriously, and the safety of McCord Middle School is a top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, and to allow the Columbus Police and Counter Terrorism Unit to investigate, we felt it necessary to close school for today," Kuri said in the letter.
You can read the entire letter to families below.
Dear McCord Middle School Families,
I wanted to make you aware of a situation that resulted in closing McCord Middle School today.
Last night, I received multiple emails from students and parents with information about a SnapChat group in which someone threatened to shoot the school. Upon receiving this information, I quickly involved district administration and the Columbus Police. School personnel and police held multiple conversations with the families and students who were part of the SnapChat group involved. The Columbus Police met with families directly and are investigating the matter further. They have also informed the Counter Terrorism Unit, which has begun their own investigation into the situation.
Please know that we take all threats seriously, and the safety of McCord Middle School is a top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, and to allow the Columbus Police and Counter Terriorism Unit to investigate, we felt it necessary to close school for today. That said, we do intend to hold parent-teacher conferences this evening.
I will share information with you as it becomes available. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Kuri
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