Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Vegas-Style Threat From Quincy HS Student
The student allegedly posted that people should "learn how to walk in the halls or Quincy high is gonna turn into Las Vegas."

QUINCY, MA — A threat made on Snapchat by a 16-year-old Quincy High School student has led to a police investigation.
The student allegedly posted that people should “learn how to walk in the halls or Quincy high is gonna turn into Las Vegas, except no one will escape.”
Quincy Police Capt. John Dougan told the Patriot Ledger that there was no threat to the school and are investigating the posts.
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Quincy 16 y/o being investigated after police say he referenced a Las Vegas style attack on social media. PD determined no immediate threat. pic.twitter.com/VpzkFIBPSd
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Parents have been notified of the incident though a letter from Superintendent Richard DeChristofaro. He would not say if the student has been disciplined or suspended.
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