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Greenfield Police investigating social media school threat

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:33 AM

By Johnny McCrory

Greenfield Police Department informed the public that it was aware of a threat circulating on social media in reference to a violent act that is to take place on Thursday at Greenfield-Central High School.

There is an added police presence at Greenfield schools Thursday morning due to a threat circulating on social media.

In its own social media post, the Greenfield Police Department informed the public that it was aware of a threat circulating on social media in reference to a violent act that is to take place on Thursday at Greenfield-Central High School.

The department went on to state in the release that officers are actively investigating the source of this threat to identify the person responsible.

There are extra officers at Greenfield schools Thursday.

The department stated that it will post updated information as it becomes possible. They are encouraging the public to not share the post.

If anyone knows who created the post, please contact the Hancock County 911 Center by calling 317-477-4400, or call 911 if you don't have a phone with service. You can remain anonymous by sending info to our tip line by texting 847411 and beginning the message with "GPDTIP", via the Tip411 app (search Greenfield Police Department in your app store) or through the online portal on our website at www.greenfieldin.org .

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