Social media rumors wrong, Taunton schools not targeted by Snapchat 'hoax,' super says

TAUNTON — Taunton Public Schools Superintendent John Cabral Thursday morning responded to concerns circulating on social media regarding a supposed threat to Taunton Schools.

The threat was "determined to be a hoax" and that the threat, which had circulated on Snapchat, did not reference Taunton or any specific Taunton schools, Cabral said in a written statement.

"There is no active or credible threat to any Taunton Public School buildings," Cabral said.

"The threat does not mention Taunton or any specific school and has been determined to be a hoax. In the past few weeks, it has been shared nationwide (in Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Virginia, Indiana, and elsewhere) and is being investigated by various law enforcement agencies."

Cabral said that the district works with the Taunton Police Department to investigate threats and that the district takes all violent threats seriously.

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What to do if you see concerning social media posts

He encourage parents and caregivers to contact the police department if they see "concerning social media posts" and said that students should speak to a school resource officer or principal "if they see or hear something suspicious."

This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Social media rumors wrong, Taunton schools not targeted by Snapchat 'hoax,' super says