The Abbotsford Police Department in British Columbia is looking into an online threat of violence targeting multiple schools on Monday.
Posts suggesting a potential assault at secondary schools and the University of the Fraser Valley were shared across social media platforms throughout the night.
The police mentioned that they are looking into where the messages came from.
They also mentioned that they dealt with several swatting incidents over the weekend, where individuals made false claims to 911 about violent events occurring.
The Abbotsford Police stated that they have found no evidence indicating the credibility of the threat and consider this event to likely be yet another case of swatting.
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Furthermore, the Langley RCMP stated that their organization received numerous reports about an email being shared online that mentioned threats of violence aimed at schools and daycares in both Langley and Abbotsford.
According to the Langley RCMP, the email, addressed to multiple recipients, includes alarming language suggesting possible acts of violence.
We are collaborating closely with the Abbotsford Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation into these reported threats. According to a statement from Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP, there is currently no evidence suggesting that the threat is credible at this moment.
Individuals who have knowledge relevant to this occurrence are strongly encouraged to reach out to their nearest law enforcement office.
More to come.