Threats reported against MNPS schools after Antioch High School shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In the wake of the deadly shooting at Antioch High School Wednesday, threats against schools across Middle Tennessee are circulating online.

Threats against multiple Metro Nashville Public Schools were spotted, including Jere Baxter Middle School, Cane Ridge High School, Hillsboro High School, McGavock High School and Glencliff High School.

A spokesperson for the district told News 2 the threats are unfounded.

The MNPD investigated this situation overnight. The threat was unsubstantiated, and they do not believe there is any connection between the shooter and these schools. They will have additional police presence at those schools out of an abundance of caution.

Sean Braisted, Chief of Communications and Technology

Threats and false reports of active shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for years, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected leaders, but threats can skyrocket in a community following a school shooting.

At U.S. schools and colleges, at least 175 people have been killed in mass shootings that resulted in the deaths of four or more people, not including the perpetrator — since 1999′s Columbine High School massacre.