MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspicious "Discord chat" concerning a possible threat of violence at Eisenhower Middle School, 800 Walters Drive, Manhattan, according to a report from the Riley County Police Department.
The message did not give a specified time frame for the possible threat.
At this time, police do not believe there is credible danger to the students or staff at the school. The RCPD will provide updated information as it is available.
School principal Tracy Newell told families in an email, "it has been brought to the attention of school administration that on Thursday morning, Dec. 9, a social media post was made about a possible school shooting at the middle school." According to Newell, the RCPD notified the school staff of the alleged threat.
Anyone with information can contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.