Muscogee County and Phenix City officials respond to school shooting threats deemed not credible

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY (WRBL) — Officials with Phenix City Schools and the Muscogee County School District shared statements in response to a list posted on social media referencing a shooting threat against schools. MCSD officials deemed the threat not credible.

A post on Instagram showed a photo with “school shooting” at the top that lists several schools in the Bi-City area. The list caused concerns and prompted officials to reach out to the community.

The list included the following schools:

  • Midland Middle School
  • East Columbus Magnet Academy
  • Rothschild Middle School
  • Fort Middle School
  • Baker Middle School
  • Shaw High School
  • Phenix City Intermediate School
  • Eddy Middle School
  • Double Churches Middle School

Phenix City Public Relations Specialist Eric Robinson Jr. said that Phenix City Schools sent out a statement to parents, staff, and families at 9:15 p.m. in regards to the social media threat…

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