Officials investigate shooting threat at WF middle school

West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says so far, no suspects have been identified in connection with an online shooting threat that led school officials to cancel in-person learning today (Tue) at Cheney Middle School.

Late Monday night, West Fargo police alerted the school district to a “very specific threat of violence” at the school.  The threat was shared anonymously in a Snapchat group.

Classes at the school were held online today (Tue).  There was an increased police presence at all West Fargo Public Schools.

Otterness says police worked through the night to determine who’s responsible.  He says police are still not sure how many people are involved.  He says interviews were conducted and data requests were submitted to social media companies, including Snapchat and Google.

Otterness says Google has not been cooperating.

Superintendent Beth Slette says counselors will be available for any students or staff members who don’t feel safe.

(KNOX/KVRR)