Police in the south Okanagan said they have met with the person who allegedly made a threat against a Penticton middle school over the weekend.
The threat was made on social media on Sunday and targeted Skaha Lake Middle School, but police have determined students are not in danger.
“Through the investigation we determined that, at this time, there was no threat to the school or the students. We are continuing working with the family [and] working with the school board to make sure that this matter comes to a safe and satisfactory conclusion,” said Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth.
The police investigation is ongoing and RCMP said on Tuesday that charges are possible.
In a media statement, the Okanagan Skaha School District reiterated that student are all safe.
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“Police believe there is no threat to our school,” said superintendent Wendy Hyer in a statement.
“I do want to assure you that all staff and students are safe. We take every precaution to ensure the safety of children and our staff members.”
— With files from Shelby Thom
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