Barrington RCMP investigating threat to Barrington Municipal High School

January 10, 2023
Barrington, Nova Scotia

News release

Barrington RCMP is investigating a threat to the Barrington Municipal High School on Oak Park Rd. in Barrington.

On January 10, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Barrington RCMP responded to a report of a threat to the Barrington Municipal High School on Oak Park Rd. in Barrington. RCMP officers learned that a student had received a message via social media, from a person unknown to her; the message stated there would be a shooting at the Barrington Municipal High School at a future date.

RCMP officers are currently working with school officials related to the safety of staff and students. Parents and students should follow guidance from the school administration and regional centre for education. The RCMP are on site at the school as a precaution.

The investigation into the threats is ongoing at this time and the information has not been corroborated.

Further details will be released at the investigation continues.

File #: 2022-341878

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Contact information

Cpl. Chris Marshall
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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