Potential threat at Opelika Middle School being investigated by police
Opelika Police are investigating a potential threat at Opelika Middle School early Tuesday morning. Police officials were made aware of the threat at approximately 7:15 a.m.
“The threat was sent via social media and shared with law enforcement,” Opelika Police said. Officers responded to the middle school along with detectives to investigate this incident.
“There does not appear to be an immediate threat at this time,” police said. Extra patrol has been sent to all city schools as a precaution.
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