Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Southington High School

A bomb threat at Southington High School made via social media led to the evacuation of the school on Monday.

According to police, the threat was made around 2 p.m. via the social media website “Yik Yak”. The building was evacuated and all students were dismissed early and all after school activities were cancelled.

Police are currently sweeping the high school and making sure there are no threats present. The Southington Fire Department is also in the area.

Parents were notified of the incident via email.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will be sent once the school is cleared.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 860-378-1600.

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