BOWLING GREEN — Schools in Warren and Allen counties are on alert after an apparent threat was received online sometime Wednesday evening.
Warren County Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton issued a statement to families detailing how the threat was received on a Lexington-based website. He said he had received notice of a potential threat to staff and students of three area high schools – Bowling Green High, Warren Central High and Allen County-Scottsville High. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul were also included in the safety concern.
“Whether verbal, nonverbal, or on social media, we take every report or potential threat seriously,” Clayton said.
Extra law enforcement patrol is expected to be at Warren Central High and Warren Elementary due to its proximity to Warren Central. The Bowling Green Police Department is working with the FBI to determine the origin of the message. The date and time of the threat were not specific, the letter said.
Allen County-Scottsville High School released information through their social media and detailed that the entire school district would be closed Thursday due to the threat. Law enforcement are investigating there, too.
To report suspicious activity, contact the Kentucky Safe School Tipline at (866) 393-6659 or online at safeschools.ky.gov.