Threat At Aberdeen High School Investigated By Police

ABERDEEN, MD — An investigation is underway after a threat was made regarding Aberdeen High School. Police said that a school resource officer and school officials are investigating a threat at the school was found Tuesday afternoon and was also shared on social media.

"After dismissal today, we learned that there was a threat against the school written on a stall door in the girls' bathroom. We are also aware that a picture of it has been posted and shared on social media," Aberdeen High School officials said in a statement at approximately 5 p.m.

As the probe continues, police said officers will ramp up presence around the high school on Paradise Road in Aberdeen on Wednesday.

"While there is no reason to believe this is a credible threat, we will be increasing our police and administrative presence around the building tomorrow as a precaution," school officials reported.

"School safety is our utmost priority and the members of the administrative team and security staff will continue to be vigilant in maintaining the safety of Aberdeen High School. Please know that we take all reports and threats seriously and will continue to work cooperatively with public safety and other agencies to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Under no circumstances will HCPS tolerate anyone creating a climate of fear for our students, families, and staff," Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) officials said.

School officials thanked parents who shared information about the threatening post and encouraged all who hear of potential threats to alert authorities.

The Aberdeen Police Department and the Harford County Public Schools Department of Safety and Security are working together on the investigation into the threat and and the response to it.

The threat came a little more than a month after an Instagram threat at Aberdeen Middle School caused a modified lockdown at that school. In that case from December 2017, police said an 8th grade student was charged as a juvenile with threats of mass violence and disturbing school operations and was referred to juvenile services.

See the statement from Aberdeen High School via the Aberdeen Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 30:

Patch file photo by Elizabeth Janney.