Threats Targeting Black Students Under Investigation At Middletown Middle School

MIDDLETOWN, Md. (WJZ) -- Social media threats targeted at Black students at Middletown Middle School are under investigation, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies and school resource officers responded to the school around 9 a.m. for the threats, which officials said were posted to Instagram and Snapchat. Multiple juvenile suspects were identified.

The Sheriff's Office said deputies "took the proper steps to ensure the school and Middletown community was safe," but it is currently unclear if a physical threat was identified. An evacuation was not made, and the school was never placed into lockdown status, officials said.

A full investigation is underway, and deputies and will determine if the acts constitute criminal charges. FCPS may enact their own disciplinary actions.

WJZ has reached out to Frederick County Public Schools, the district has not immediately returned a request for comment.