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Jefferson Township Police Release Details In School Shooting Threat Jefferson Township Police Release Details In School Shooting Threat
Jefferson Township Police Release Details In School Shooting Threat Police in Jefferson Township have released details in the shooting threat that evacuated the middle and high school last month An unidentified male called the high school around 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10, saying he was upset with the school administration and would come to the building with a firearm, Jefferson Police Chief Paul Castimore said. Authorities remain unsure if that was a confirmed threat or swatting incident. The investigation will continue if and when new leads are developed, Castimore said. "We realize that many rumors have been circulating throughout the community regarding this …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE] Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE]
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [Update] Middle and high school students in Jefferson Township were dismissed early after a “possible threat” was received Friday morning, authorities said. The middle and high schools were immediately put into shelter-in-place as several police departments responded, BOE Administrative Assistant Mary Judge stated in a message shared on Facebook by township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. "All students are safe; high school and middle school students are in the process of being bussed home," said Wilsusen. While details remain limited at this time, school officials ask parents to ensure that someone is h…

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by Valerie Musson