CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - An image posted on social media has caused concern at a Coral Gables school.
https://twitter.com/CoralGablesPD/status/1107797606325985286
In a tweet posted Monday, Coral Gables Police said: “Late this afternoon, we received information from parents at Gulliver Academy that a student posted a photo of a gun. We have detectives and officers looking into the social media posts. There was no threat attached to the photo. We will advise more as it is learned.”
In the tweet, police said they have identified the student whom they believe posted the picture about Gulliver Academy, which is located along Red Road. There is no word as to whether that student will be arrested and charged.
Officials also said there will be heightened police presence in and around the school.
A Coral Gables Police cruiser could be seen parked outside of the school early Tuesday morning.
Laura Guitar of rbb Communications issued the following statement in regards to the investigation:
“We are aware of concerning social media communications by a student. However, no direct threat was made, our protocols were followed, and the child was referred by administration for review. The safety of our students is of paramount importance. We take situations like this seriously and are handling the matter according to established protocols and procedures.”
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