Possible threat circulating at local high school

Yuma Union High School District announced that classes are canceled for Tuesday, February 27th following a threat made against Gila Ridge High School. 

Eric Patten with YUHSD said surrounding schools in the area will remain open tomorrow. Marine Corps Police are at the school now with a canine unit to aid in the investigation. 

YPD is still investigating the threat and is at the high school at the moment. 

"Our number one priority without question is the safety of our students and staff," YUHSD Superintendent Gina Thompson said. "In a situation like this, we are going to take every precaution to ensure that."

Continue with us for any new details regarding this story. 

ORIGINAL STORY

We are receiving reports from several concerned parents regarding a possible threat made to Gila Ridge High School through social media. 

A student received a message through Snapchat stating that another student would be pulling a fire alarm, alleged followed by a shooting and that authorities have been notified to be at the high school tomorrow morning.

The Yuma Police Department said they are aware of the situation and are looking into it. YPD added that it is the parents' choice whether to have their children attend school tomorrow.

We have contacted Yuma Union High School District regarding what parents should do regarding the incident and will keep updated with any new information.

Nos hemos comunicado con el distrito de escuelas secundarias de Yuma Union con respecto a lo que los padres deben hacer con respecto al incidente y nos mantendremos actualizados con cualquier información nueva.

(UPDATE 5:11 A.M.) 

YPD has informed that Gila Ridge High School has canceled all classes for Tuesday February 27, 2018. 

Officers are working closely with the Yuma Union High School District to determine the source and validity of the threat. 

We will continue to keep you updated with any new information. 

If you have any information about this case please call YPD at 928-373-4700 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.