Police called to North Allegheny school after student makes threat

MCCANDLESS, Pa. — The North Allegheny School District said McCandless police were called to the intermediate high school Thursday after a student made a threat of gun violence.

District officials took no chances and as soon as they found out, they contacted police.

According to a letter sent home to parents, around 12:30 p.m. Thursday a student at the school notified a counselor about comments made by another student that suggested a threat of gun violence toward the school.

Administrators identified the student who made the threat and removed the student from class.

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McCandless police were called to the school and searched the student’s belongings and locker. They determined there was no immediate threat of violence.

Police continue to investigate and it's not yet clear if criminal charges will be filed.

District officials told Channel 11 the school was never locked down.

They are encouraging any students who see something suspicious to report it immediately, like the students did Thursday.

Here’s the letter that was sent home to parents:

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