Graffiti Threatening Danville School Shootings Under Investigation: Police

DANVILLE, CA — A cryptic graffiti threat referencing a shooting at two Danville schools this week is not considered to be credible, town officials said. Police said the graffiti was reported by a resident who discovered it on a footbridge near Old Blackhawk Road on Sunday afternoon.

The graffiti said, “Shooting at MV and SRV 10/3.”

Police are investigating the threat and the graffiti has since been removed.

“We will continue to investigate this, but at the same time we are taking it seriously. We plan to have an additional presence at the schools tomorrow, and will be working with the school district to ensure the safety of students and staff at the high schools,” Shields said.

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District sent a letter about the threat to parents:

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

We want you to be aware that Danville Police are investigating graffiti found on Sundayon a remote footbridge near Old Blackhawk Road stating “Shooting at MV and SRV 10/3.” There is no evidence to support that this threat is credible. However, because the safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority, we are still taking this threat very seriously. We will be taking precautions to ensure student and staff safety, working very closely with Danville Police and our local law enforcement partners. There will be additional officers specifically at these two schools this week as well as increased police presence at all of our campuses.If you have any information about this graffiti, please contact Danville Police at (925) 314-3700. Thank you for your support of our schools.

Anyone with information on the graffiti is to contact the Danville Police Department at (925) 314-3700.

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