Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say

There will be an increased police presence at a Fairfax City middle school on Thursday morning after a threatening message was found inside the building.

Katherine Johnson Middle School
Photo Credit: *City of Fairfax Schools*

Zak Failla

02/02/2023 12:47 p.m.

Shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, the Fairfax City Police Department issued an alert to the community advising that students at Katherine Johnson Middle School on Jermantown Road will be met with an increased police presence throughout the rest of the day to allow officers to investigate.

It is unclear when the threatening message was written, according to police. The nature of the threat was not disclosed by investigators.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates on Wednesday afternoon.

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