Possible School Shooter Snapchat Post "No Credible Threat"

Yancey County -- September 16, 2024: Yancey County Sheriff's Office: We have an important update regarding the Snapchat

post circulating about a possible school shooter. After further investigation, we’ve confirmed that this post originated over **three weeks ago in another state** and was shared by a Yancey County student purely for information.

At this time, there is still **no credible threat** to our schools. We appreciate the community's vigilance and encourage everyone to continue reporting concerns directly to law enforcement rather than sharing unverified information.
Your safety remains our top priority, and we will keep you informed with any new updates. Thank you for your cooperation.