Two Virginia middle schools have been threatened via social media, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
According to officials, the social media post included a photo of a handgun. It is unclear whether or not the weapon pictured is real, but officials say they are treating the post as a real threat.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School in Stafford County and Thornburg Middle School in Spotsylvania County both received threats. Both Spotsylvania and Stafford detectives are currently investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
