BURTONSVILLE, Md. (WUSA9) -- Paint Branch High School is open Thursday but school officials have increased police and security presence after the school allegedly receiving a threat, theprincipal tweeted out.
Principal Myriam Yarbrough tweeted that the Burtonsville school is open Thursday.
School is open today. We will have an increased police and security presence. I will send out an additional ConnectEd update as well.
— Myriam Yarbrough (@PBHSPrincipal) May 19, 2016
According to Montgomery County police, a threat was made on Twitter against the high school Wednesday night. Students were the first to see the threat on social media and took a screenshot of the message.
Police say somebody tweeted something regarding shooting up the school "tomorrow."
Investigators met with school administrators Wednesday night and investigated the incident.
PB : I have received the threat and I am working with the police right now. I will send a ConnectEd message shortly with an update.
— Myriam Yarbrough (@PBHSPrincipal) May 19, 2016
Authorities say a similar threat was made against Bowie High School Wednesday in Prince George's County. Police are investigating that incident as well.
