Police Dispel Rumor Of Gun Threat At Spring Valley High School

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – Spring Valley police were questioning students after a rumor circulated that someone had bought a gun into Spring Valley High School, News12 reported Wednesday.

Police say they didn't find the rumor of a gun at Spring Valley High School to be credible. District officials remained on high alert however, especially in light of a recent assault and stabbing at the school.
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Carol Reif

03/23/2016 8:20 p.m.

Even though police said they found nothing solid to back up the rumor, district officials remained vigilant about the potential for violence, especially in light of a recent assault at the school, the News12 story said.

The student who was attacked defended himself by stabbing the other student with a pencil, media reports said.

There have been no arrests in that case, News12’s report said.

To read News12’s story, click here.

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