Police: Social media threat prompts 2-hour delay to all Bridgeport schools

The threats made to Bridgeport schools join a growing list of recent threats targeting schools throughout Connecticut.

Nicole Alarcon Soares and Rose Shannon

Sep 19, 2024, 2:36 AM

Updated 1 hr ago

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Bridgeport Public Schools announced that all schools in the district would be on a two-hour delay Thursday in response to a threat.
Officials said Wednesday increased police presence would be available at all schools.
A juvenile is facing charges after police say the youth made an online threat to Bridgeport schools.
Harding High School postponed its senior sunrise event. A new date is expected to be scheduled.
Police said anyone with information regarding these threats should contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-581-520 or their Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
The threats made to Bridgeport schools join a growing list of recent threats targeting schools throughout Connecticut.
On Wednesday, there was an increased police presence at Norwalk schools after a threat was made on social media Tuesday.
Fairfield police are currently investigating threats toward a neighboring community made on social media.
Out of an abundance of caution, there was an increase police presence at all Fairfield schools, both public and private, on Thursday.