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Increased security at Hopewell Schools following social media threat

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RICHMOND, Va. -- Hopewell police have confirmed to CBS 6 that there is an active investigation underway into a threat posted to social media.

The threat was posted to a Facebook group reportedly from a student who said they would bring a gun into Hopewell High School Wednesday. Police add that there will be an increased presence of officers at all Hopewell schools and Hopewell City Public Schools says they are also taking other behind the scenes measures to minimize risks.

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