Tuscaloosa County School System Says No Threat After Threatening YouTube Video Surfaces

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County School System has determined there is no threat to any of its schools, after officials were made aware of a video with threatening language circulating on YouTube.

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TCSS said in an update Thursday evening that law enforcement made contact with the individual who is suspected of making the comments. It is unclear at this time if any charges are forthcoming.

"The comments did not reference any particular school, just school in general," Superintendent Keri Johnson said in a message to parents. "After speaking with law enforcement officials, there appears to be no evidence of a credible threat toward any school. However, any threatening language directed toward a school or school in general will be approached with the utmost seriousness and consequences by the Tuscaloosa County School System, regardless of the circumstances."

As Patch previously reported, TCSS also reminded those in the community of its Speak Up for Safety tip line, where confidential information can be submitted anonymously.

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