CLARKSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Howard County are investigating a threat made on the social media app TikTok against the school superintendent.
Police officials said they have determined the threat was made as a “joke” by a River Hill High student.
READ MORE: Two Teenagers Shot, One Killed, At Inner Harbor During Memorial Day Weekend, Police SayCharges are possible in the case.
The post was made on TikTok several weeks ago and since has been deleted.
READ MORE: Jarrettsville Young Marines Honor Fallen Heroes, Prepare For Memorial DayRELATED COVERAGE:
- Public Hearings Begin Over Plan To Redistrict Schools In Howard County
- Howard County Council Members Plan To Introduce Resolution Aimed At Desegregating Schools
- Howard County Schools Doing Away With Class Rank
Officials said the threat was related to a controversial redistricting plan in the school system, about which a public hearing is being held Tuesday night at the school headquarters.
Police are scheduled to attend, as they normally would when large crowds are expected.
MORE NEWS: Baltimore City And Surrounding Communities Experiencing High Community Transmission Of COVID-19
Rachel Menitoff
Rachel Menitoff joined the WJZ team in June 2019. More from Rachel Menitoff