Update from PG RCMP (12:11 p.m.):
The Prince George RCMP confirmed the threats made to Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School yesterday evening (Monday) involved a firearm.
According to police, information was received by investigators at around 6:10 p.m., where the threats were made on an online forum, and were not made directly at the school.
Investigators determined the source behind the threats, and located a young individual in Prince George.
Officers spoke with the young person and his family and learned the threats were not in earnest, but rather an imitation of what the young person had seen in other online environments.
“Our investigators are confident there is no threat to public or student safety.” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper.
“We encourage all parents to be reviewing their children’s internet browser histories, game content and messaging apps regularly, to make sure you know what they are getting into.”
Mounties say the investigation has been concluded.
Updated Story (10:03 AM):
Classes are resuming today (Tuesday) at Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School after the PG RCMP investigated a shooting threat that was circulating online.
School District 57 Superintendent, Jameel Aziz told MyPGNow.com police were made aware of the situation just after 5:30 pm yesterday (Monday).
“They were able to confirm with me just after 7pm they had found who the perpetrator was and that there was no actual threat to the building and the individual didn’t have the ability to carry out the threat.”
“I had let them know I had to make a decision mid-evening on whether or not I had to open the school if the threat was still existing. At that time, if we had not figured out who the perpetrator was and if they were able to carry out such an act, then we would have had to air on the side of caution.”
Aziz added the majority of students and staff are back at class and stated there was a police presence at the school to ensure the safety of the building.
MyPGNow.com is awaiting a response from the RCMP.
Original Story (9:32 AM):
The Prince George RCMP says there is no danger to staff, students and the community of Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School after a threat circulated online.
School District 57 Superintendent Jameel Aziz told MyPGNow.com police were made aware of the situation just after 5:30pm yesterday (Monday).
According to a Facebook post, a message was found on a website called Reddit where someone was randomly messaged about a shooting threat at the school.
The investigation wrapped up just after 7pm with the perpetrator being found according to Aziz.
We have reached out to the RCMP for comment and are awaiting a response.
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