Police: Lincoln High student referred for making terroristic threats

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Officials say a Lincoln High School student shared threats of violence on Thursday.

A letter from Principal Mark Larson said the student was posting information on Snapchat about a potential threat.

Larson reported the post to police just after 9 a.m.

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Lincoln Public Schools said police determined that the student was not directly threatening the school but was sharing rumors on social media.

But police said the student, a 16-year-old boy, was referred to juvenile court on suspicion of making terroristic threats.

Larson said the student would also face discipline from the school.

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Police said they have investigated other social media posts throughout the day.

There are no active threats toward any LPS school, police said.