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Published on September 08, 2023
Unfounded Threats Still Haunt Windsor High School in SonomaSource: Google Street View

Today, a student claimed to have overheard a conversation related to school shootings that set in motion a series of events that brought Windsor High School to the forefront of the public's concern. Though authorities found no credible threat, this incident echoes a growing trepidation that plagues the minds of school communities nationwide.

According to a Facebook post by the Windsor Police Department, the conversation that sparked the investigation mentioned school shootings in general and not specifically targeting Windsor High School. Rapid response was critical as students spread the rumors among themselves, eventually notifying Windsor High School (WHS) staff, who then alerted law enforcement.

Windsor Police Department deputies, alongside deputies from Sheriff's Office, arrived swiftly on the scene. The primary goal was to determine whether the threat was credible, and thankfully it was deemed unfounded as they conducted their investigation.