JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and school district officials are investigating a school threat that prompted several Kansas City-area schools to close.
According to a message from the Blue Springs School District, "Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to telling you what we can when we can. The Blue Springs Police Department alerted the FBI of a possible threat related to an unspecific mass shooting."
"The FBI has confirmed that the individual in question whose whereabouts are unknown is dangerous. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution we will be canceling summer school/Prime Time/all school activities Wednesday, June 15. "
"We believe the best course of action is to close our summer school sites and all school programming until further notice.
We know this will be a burden to many of our families and we ask for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to keep our students, staff, and schools safe."
According to their social media pages, Lees Summit, Grain Valley, Fort Osage and several other districts also closed schools Wednesday.
Officials in Blue Springs are expected to update the school schedule for Thursday before 7 p.m. Wednesday.