Durfee Officials Alerted to Potential Gun Threat Via Social Media

Officials at BMC Durfee High School have announced they have been alerted to a potential threat at the school for tomorrow, December 16.

Here is a statement released by Durfee Principal Matthew Desmarais:

“We have been notified of a post on social media warning the Durfee community of a gun threat to the school this coming Thursday, December 16th. The Fall River Police Department is working to identify the individual who posted this information. As the FRPD continues to investigate, out of an abundance of caution we will conduct bag checks, employ metal detectors, and have an increased police presence on campus tomorrow. Our primary mission is the safety and security of our students and staff. We are asking all families to monitor the items their students bring to school and report any information of concern to school administration or the Fall River Police Department.”

This alleged threat comes on the heels of an incident last month when a student was arrested following the discovery of a gun on school property.