LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Multiple threats have been made toward several Kentucky high schools, federal authorities warn.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Louisville branch issued a statement on social media acknowledging the threats which were posted online.
"While we have no indication the threats are credible, we are taking them seriously and are actively working with local authorities to identify those responsible," the FBI Louisville's statement said.
According to a spokesperson with the department, none of the threats were aimed at Jefferson County Public Schools or any other schools in the Louisville area. However, the spokesperson said they couldn't "get into too much detail."
The school districts threatened include Bowling Green Independent School District, Warren County Public Schools and Allen County Schools, according to our ABC affiliate WBKO.
In a letter posted to BGISD's website, superintendent Gary Fields says the threatening messages were posted to a Lexington-based website at an undisclosed date and time.
FBI Louisville is working closely with district officials and local law enforcement, added that issuing a threat of this nature is a federal crime.
Even if these threats are determined to be hoaxes, FBI Louisville says the person, or people, responsible could still be prosecuted with federal crimes.
"Hoax threats are not a joke as they disrupt school, waste limited law enforcement resources, and cause unnecessary distress," the FBI said.
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