RPD Press Release Regarding Reported Threats to Roosevelt Jr. High
Today (9/19/24) at approximately 1 p.m. the Roosevelt City Police Department was made aware of a warning that had been circulated regarding threats of a shooting at the Roosevelt Jr. High School. Officers were able to identify and make contact with the suspect and after investigating, determined that the threat was not credible. The threat that was circulated had been found online by the suspect, then was updated to specifically target RJHS.
We would like to thank the members of the public who brought this threat to our attention and encourage anyone who encounters threats like this to report them to the police immediately.
We would also like to encourage parents to talk with their teenagers about the dangers of making and sharing threatening statements in person or online. RPD takes these threats very seriously, and per state law (76-5-107.1) suspects can and will be charged with up to a third-degree felony, even if the threat isn’t deemed credible.
The Roosevelt City Police Department will remain vigilant and continue to monitor for threats to ensure the safety of Roosevelt students and families.