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School, police probe alleged shooting threat at Ilocos Norte campus
Authorities in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte are investigating reports of a threatening statement made at a local high school. Police coordinated with school officials after an individual allegedly made comments suggesting a shooting could occur on campus.
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Law enforcement and school administrators in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte launched an investigation Thursday following reports of an alleged shooting threat at Bacarra National Comprehensive High School. According to initial reports, an unidentified individual was heard making statements suggesting that a shooting incident might take place within the school premises on October 1.
Police authorities immediately coordinated with school officials upon receiving the report, initiating a joint investigation into the matter. The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and the identity of the person who made the statement remained under investigation as of report time.
No further details were immediately available regarding whether the school took additional security measures or if classes were affected following the incident. Authorities appealed for information from the public that could help identify the individual involved in the alleged threat.