Myrtle Beach Middle School mentioned in threat made over social media, police, SLED investigate
Last night, police were made aware of a threat referencing Myrtle Beach Middle School, according to a Facebook post from Myrtle Beach Police Department.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we have additional officers assigned to the Myrtle Beach schools. Our investigators are working to identify the person who made the threat, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement,” the post read. “The department will use every resource available to ensure the safety of students at our schools. Threats toward schools are extremely serious, and parents and guardians need to discuss the consequences of making threats with their students.”
WMBF reported that Janice Christy, principal of Myrtle Beach Middle School, sent an email to parents on Wednesday night that mentioned the threat was made over Snapchat.
“It is threatening toward our school, and it is from someone none of us seem to know,” Christy wrote in the email. “Many students and parents have reached out to report this message, which is the right thing to do. If you see something, say something - and many of you have.”
On Thursday morning, another email was sent to parents alerting them of how law enforcement has responded to the threat, WMBF reported.
“Further, our building was swept this morning by the MBPD K9 Unit and SLED (State Law Enforcement Division) and we are safe to enter and use our building,” Christy wrote in the email.
