Red Deer RCMP respond to second threat at Central Middle School

Red Deer RCMP have responded to a second threat at downtown’s Central Middle School in two days.

On Friday at 1:35 p.m., RCMP say the School (5121 48 Ave.) received a threat involving a firearm. The School went into a “Hold and Secure” status and police attended to investigate.

RCMP have confirmed that threats made to the school on June 1 and June 2 were from the same person.

On Thursday, RCMP were called to the school for a bomb threat made over the telephone. Students were evacuated to a nearby church until officers identified, located and met with the youth who made the threat.