Threat made against Richland County high school spawns investigation, deputies say
Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigated Friday after a threat was made against Westwood High School.
Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Maria Yturria said an alleged threat to “shoot up the school” was made through Snapchat.
According to a police statement issued shortly after noon Friday: “The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has determined that a threat made through social media to Westwood High School was not credible. A child with intellectual disabilities overheard a conversation and misunderstood what was being said. There was no intent to do harm in the post. No charges will be filed in this case.”
An assembly scheduled at the school for Friday was canceled, according to police. The cancellation was a precautionary measure.
David Travis Bland and Isabella Cueto contributed to reporting.
This story was originally published December 14, 2018 at 10:22 AM.
