ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
The threats that were made towards James Breckinridge Middle School were deemed uncredible after an investigation was made into the threats Tuesday.
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The RPD determined that the threats were sent by a 13-year-old male who was located and taken into custody. 10 News has learned after speaking with the teen detectives sought a detention order for Threats over a Public Airway. The charge was granted by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the teen was transported to the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center.
The investigation remains ongoing.
ORIGINAL STORY
James Breckinridge Middle School will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 as the Roanoke Police Department and administrators work to investigate a social media threat.
School leaders said they were alerted Tuesday morning about a threat made on Instagram that directly references the middle school.
RCPS officials said there will be an update provided by the evening.
We will continue to update this article as we learn more.