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The incident took place on Tuesday, Oct. 17 when police became aware of a vague threat through social media directed against the Greenwich School System and one of the town’s middle schools.
According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, no specific threats were identified, but every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of the town’s students and staff members.
Working closely with the Board of Education and other town departments, the Police Department has determined that this was a swatting incident and that the post originated in Nashville, Tennessee, with the “Stamford now Greenwich” line superimposed over the original, Latiak said.
The Maury County Sherriff’s Department in Tennessee has already identified two suspects who were taken into custody for the original post, Latiak said.
"The Police Department understands the stress this can place on students, faculty, and families," Latiak said. "Extra patrols will be conducted throughout the day to help alleviate concerns. The safety of our residents remains of the utmost importance to this department."
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