Social Media Threat Deemed “Not Credible”

HENDERSON — The Henderson Police department has joined Kilgore PD in saying that the school shooting threat that spread throughout East Texas on Sunday is “not credible.” According to our news partner KETK, they concluded through multiple interviews that the threat came from a fictitious social media account. Multiple agencies were brought into the investigation, including the FBI. Despite the threat being deemed not credible, there are extra security precautions being taken at all five school districts involved — Henderson, Overton, West Rusk, Chapel Hill, and Kilgore. Classes were in session as normal Monday in all five districts.