Rumors of threatened school shooting affect high school

On Jan. 3, school administrators and local law enforcement officers immediately investigated a rumor, which proved to be unfounded, regarding a student bringing a weapon to school.

Rumors of a potential shooting at Lind-Ritzville High School began spreading through text messaging and social media sites, causing school administrators to call in law enforcement to investigate the threat. Based upon the immediate results of the investigation, it is believed the perceived threat is not valid.

“We can’t determine there was actually a threat made toward the school or to any kids,” Ritzville Police C...