FBI confirms credible shooting threat in Kansas City, cancels summer classes

The FBI confirmed a credible shooting threat in Kansas City.

Local authorities canceled summer classes to prevent another tragedy.

The federal agency assured that it takes “seriously all threats of violence”

MASS SHOOTING THREAT. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed they received a credible threat of a mass shooting. Local authorities in Kansas City canceled summer classes in order to prevent a massacre like the one that occurred just a few weeks ago at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

The Blue Springs Police Department alerted the FBI to the possibility of an unspecified mass shooting and the federal agency was able to confirm that the threat was real. In view of the situation, on Wednesday, several school districts in Jackson County decided to cancel their summer activities and programs.

FBI confirms credible shooting threat and cancels summer school

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“Safety is our top priority and we are committed to telling you what we can when we can,” the Blue Springs School District (BBSD) began in a statement posted via his Facebook account on Wednesday night.

Knowing that the safety of the teachers and students was at risk, school authorities notified the police. “The Blue Springs Police Department has alerted the FBI to a possible threat related to an unspecified mass shooting. The FBI has confirmed that the individual in question, whose whereabouts are unknown, it is dangerous,“ continues the statement.

Summer classes canceled

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Indeed, police have already identified the person who was threatening the to commit a mass shooting but the suspect is not yet in police custody. In fact, it is unknown where he may be. He is considered dangerous, according to KCTV5.

“As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we will be canceling Summer School/Prime Time/all school activities,” the Blue Springs School District said. «We believe the best course of action is to close our summer school sites and all school programming until further notice.»

Taking precautions

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Ultimately, BBSD recognized that this situation could create difficulties for working parents but it was well worth it for the safety of the children. «We know this will be a burden to many of our families and we ask for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to keep our students, staff and schools safe,» they said, hoping to provide additional information laster today.

Blue Springs wasn’t the only district to take the precautionary measure, several neighboring Jackson County districts also canceled classes, KCTV5 reported, including Lee’s Summit School District and Independence School District. These two districts have not received any threats but have decided to be cautious.

Police actions in the face of a shooting threat

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For his part, Dixon Land, who is a spokesman for the FBI office in Kansas City, said the federal agency takes «all threats of violence seriously» and that they are working with local allies to «provide the necessary resources.» in this investigation.

The Blue Springs Police Department is leading this investigation, explained Kansas City Star, although they are working in conjunction with the FBI to locate the suspect and control the possible threat. FBI Confirms Credible Shooting Threats, Cancels Summer School.