Parents received a notice from the Barrington Superintendant of Schools as well as the Principal of Barrington High School regarding a threat written on the wall of one of the girls’ bathrooms: “I am shooting up the school on 12/21/21 with my dads pistol.”
Police are investigating the incident, which was reported by a student on Monday, December 13, 2021. The Barrington Police Department will provide an additional presence at BHS until the Winter Recess.
Please see the attached release regarding todays incident at Barrington High School. pic.twitter.com/SdnQCZrgHK
— Barrington Police Dept. (@barringtonripd) December 13, 2021
UPDATE: Charges Against Minor Following December Barrington High School Shooting Threat:
- Two Counts of Vandalism – Obstruction of Lawful Pursuits (R.I.G.L. §11-44-1)
- One Count of Disturbance of Public Assemblies Generally (R.I.G.L. §11-11-1)