Ansonia Middle School has an increased police presence on Friday because of an incident that happened on Wednesday night.
The school district said they are working with the Ansonia Police Department to "actively investigate a matter."
They're doing it out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students, staff and the community, according to the school district.
"We want to reassure the community that this precautionary measure is being taken to provide an added layer of security and to foster a safe and positive environment," Superintendent Joseph DiBacco said in a statement.
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DiBacco said the investigation has nothing to do with a social media post about a gun in the middle school.
"That information is incorrect and we ask that people refrain posting second hand unverified information," he said.
Police said administrators from Ansonia Middle School contacted police around 1:20 p.m. Thursday after a student told them about an incident from the previous night.
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“There have been incorrect postings on social media and the internet regarding an investigation into the possession of a weapon in Ansonia," police said in a news released.
They added that the incident did not occur at the Ansonia Middle School or any other school in Ansonia, it happened on Wednesday night, but was not reported until 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.
Police said there was no verified threat made regarding a shooting at any Ansonia schools nor was there any verified threat to shoot any person.
“Based on the investigation it appears that rumor and innuendo were taken as fact then posted on social media,” police said.
They are asking people to use caution when making social media posts regarding these incidents, especially when the investigation is active and ongoing.
The school district said they will continue to work closely with the police department as they conduct their investigation.
