HASTINGS, Mich. — The Hastings Police Department has concluded their investigation into the Hastings Area School System after the district closed Friday due to reports that an "unconfirmed threat" was made.
On Saturday, April 29, police say after interviewing 50 people and locating where the original comments on the social media post was, the implied threat of a school shooting was not a valid depiction of the conversation.
School staff members learned on Thursday, April 27, that a current high school student had allegedly made several posts on social media threatening a shooting at the school. Law enforcement were contacted and an investigation is underway.
Out of an abundance of caution, the school district and the Community Education & Recreation Center and Daycare are closed on Friday while police investigate.
The district closure also impacts the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival performances that were due to be held Friday.
An Aubrey Logan concert is scheduled to be held later Friday evening. Officials with the Thornapple Arts Council are still determining whether the performance will continue.
This is a developing story. Please check back later for updates.
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