Police investigating threat made to Oxford High School student

Oxford High School.
NBC Connecticut

Police are investigating after a threat was made to an Oxford High School student on Wednesday, causing an increased police presence at the school, according to the Oxford Resident Trooper's office.

They said they were notified about the threat on Wednesday and a criminal investigation is underway.

The resident state trooper’s office said the police department developed a safety plan to ensure the safety of all students.

The police department ultimately determined that a 13-year-old from West Palm Beach, Florida, made the threat. They say there is no threat to Oxford.

Federal authorities are assisting with the investigation, which remains ongoing.

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