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Elementary School Shooting

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Rumors of School Shootings Circulate at Area Districts, But Not Here

Port Washington-Saukville officials say there have been no incidents here, but Waukesha, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls among the districts dealing with rumors of threats of violence on Friday.

Just days after the tragic elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT, school district administrators throughout southeastern Wisconsin — and the country — are addressing rumors of shooting threats at their districts. In none of the districts has an actual threat been discovered, however, several districts have sent letters to parents and beefed up security, and are working with local police to address the situation. Districts where rumors have been circulating include Waukesha, Oak Creek, Menomonee Falls, Hamilton, Arrowhead, Greenfield and Cudahy. In the Port Washington-Saukville School District, Heidi Belohlav, administrative assistant to the superintendent said there have been no reports of threats or rumors of threats at any of the …

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