PUEBLO WEST — Parents, families, and staff in Pueblo School District 70 received an email from the school district that three separate schools will be closed due to threats.
The following schools will be closed while the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office investigates the threats:
- Liberty Point International School
- District 70 Online Learning Academy, Pueblo West Campus
- Swallows Charter Academy
On Monday, the sheriff's office "will be providing additional resources and will conduct checks at all District 70 campuses to help ensure student and staff safety," according to a representative from D70.
According to the school district, there have been "reports of potential threats via multiple channels," but we have learned that the threats were made through an alleged email.
News5 obtained a screenshot of the alleged email, but is not sharing it due to the graphic nature of the email, and while we work to verify its validity.
As of now, Swallows Charter Academy is claiming that the threats came from a student, but there is no further information on the situation.
News5 is currently investigating the situation, and we will release more information as it becomes available.
Community members who may have information are asked to contact the school district and law enforcement immediately.
Update as of 5:00 p.m. Sunday:
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office sent News5 the following statement:
"We received information of a possible threat. At this time, it doesn’t appear to be a credible threat. We are working with District 70 officials and continue to investigate. We will have an increased presence at the schools tomorrow."
Editor's note: News5 pulled some initial information as we work to verify its validity.
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