Several schools in New Jersey are closed Monday after an online threat. Two juvenile suspects are in custody over the incident.
The threat was posted to social media and said a shooting would occur at five schools in South Jersey, according to local news outlet NBC10 Philadelphia.
As a result, Woodbury Public Schools and the Deptford Township School District announced closures.
In a letter to the Woodbury School community, Superintendent Andrew Bell said there was no immediate indication that the threat was valid, but that schools were closed out of precaution.
“While we do not believe the threat to be credible, we are exercising extreme caution to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. Please be assured that school safety remains our top priority, and we are taking every precaution necessary to maintain a secure environment,” Bell said.
Deptford Township superintendent of schools Kevin Kanauss shared a similar message.
“After …