Student Holding 'Handgun' On Social Media Not A Threat: Police

GLENVIEW, IL — A Glenbrook South High School student made two social media posts, one in which he appears to be holding a handgun, and a second in which he told students to go home. No criminal charges were filed against the student for either post and there is no credible threat toward GBS staff or students at this time, according to police Tuesday.

The student, who was actually holding a CO2 BB-style gun, didn't make any direct threats toward staff or students in the first social media post, according to police. A secondary post, believed to be from the same student, said students "should leave school, go home, and eat." Police also said there were no direct threats made toward GBS staff or students in the second post.

Police said they worked with the GBS administrative team to investigate the posts.

The Glenview Police Department said in a news release it "takes all potential threats, towards any school, seriously and will thoroughly investigate all reported incidents."