Camdenton Police investigate social media post by student

UPDATE 2:28 P.M.: Dr. Tim Hadfield, superintendent of the Camdenton R-III School District, has issued the following statement:

“We take any reports of threats of violence seriously. We have vigorously investigated the reports. We have also worked to respond appropriately in order to keep our students and staff safe. Camdenton Schools were in session today serving our students and we appreciate the support of our parents and community.”

ORIGINAL STORY: Camdenton Police are investigating a post on social media

The department says it received a call Tuesday night around 8:45 p.m. about a post including a comment that stated “don’t come to school tomorrow.”

Police say investigators learned school officials had looked into an incident earlier in the day where students were allegedly discussing the Columbine school shooting. Police say officials addressed it and were unable to confirm a specific threat

Police say they questioned the student who made the post. They say he claimed he pulled the picture off the internet and that it was posted over a month ago.

Police say it is being investigated, but the post did not indicate a specific threat for Wednesday.