After investigating two separate reports last night, there was no credible evidence found of a threat against Dade County Schools.
One report was in regards to the “list” that’s circulating the entire state, that was pulled from a State DOE Website. State Law Enforcement has been warning schools that this “list” was making it’s rounds on social media, and that it would likely make it’s way to our region eventually. That specific list showed Dade Elementary and Davis Elementary, but made no specific threat to either school.
The other incident was reported to parents by some students who overheard that someone saw a photo of a gun and a threat on social media, and it was possibly posted by a middle school student. We interviewed the parents and students last night, and we were unable to gather any additional info of substance, due to it being 3rd party information. It appears the students may have seen the photo of a gun circulating the area in regards to Marion County Schools, which also shut down Marion schools yesterday, based off the description we were provided. The parents 1000% did the right thing by calling us and making us aware of what they heard, so we could look in to it.
Despite finding no credible evidence, Sheriff Cross will have extra deputies at all Schools, just as an increased safety precaution.