RDHS Discovers Violent Threat, Increased Police Presence Instituted
One day before the Newtown, Ct shooting, River Dell High School discovered an alleged threat in a restroom
All this week, students and faculty members along with parents will see an increased police presence at the Regional High School as law enforcement investigates a potential threat that was discovered in a school restroom, one day before the Newtown, Ct., school shooting. The alleged threat, indicated that a student would come to class on Friday, Dec. 21 with the intention of violence. Several parents contacted Patch stating that the alleged threat included the use of a firearm. "The events in Newtown CT have heightened sensitivity to situations such as these," Superintendent Patrick Fletcher wrote in a letter to parents. "Social media is alive with all sorts of rumors which are only confusing the issue further. As a result, there will be …
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