CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Tomahawk Creek Middle School will reopen on Wednesday after an investigation into a gun threat abruptly closed the school hours before it opened to students on Tuesday.
"I am writing to let you know that through their investigation, Chesterfield Police have determined no credible threat in the incident we shared with you this morning. Appropriate student disciplinary measures are underway," the school's principal wrote to parents Tuesday afternoon. "I know the abrupt decision to close our school created challenges for our families this morning, and I am so sorry for that disruption. Safety remains a top priority for our students and staff."
A Tuesday morning email to families explained the reason for the school cancellation.
"In just the last couple of hours, Chesterfield Police have shared that they were notified by a parent that their child overheard on a bus two students talking about bringing a gun to school today," a Chesterfield Schools spokesperson wrote in an email to affected families on Tuesday morning. "Chesterfield Police are investigating but given the time of morning, and out of an abundance of caution, Tomahawk Creek Middle School will be closed today (October 1, 2024)."
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