Shooting threat made at Colleton County Middle, officials say

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — The Colleton County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is investigating after a threat was written on a bathroom wall at the Colleton County Middle School on Wednesday.

The incident marks the fourth time this month that a similar message has been written on bathroom walls in a Colleton County school, CCSO said. They said that these incidents have not been found credible, but any threat is taken seriously, and significant time and resources are dedicated to investigating each occurrence.

The threat was reported by a student and the school informed law enforcement.

"School shooting threats are no joking matter," CCSO said.

If you recognize the handwriting in the photo as belonging to your child, please contact the Colleton County Sheriff's Office or the school immediately.

Colleton County Sheriff's Office can be reached at their non-emergency number, (843) 549-2211or in the case of an emergency, at 911.


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