BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement and school authorities in Barton County are investigating an alleged social media threat.

Great Bend Police Department learned that a student at the High School had posted disturbing writings on a social media account, according to a media release.

The writings contained some violent references directed toward fellow students, as well as a reference to shooting responding police officers.

It was titled “Skool Shooter” and appeared to be written in the form of a song or poem.

Officers were able to locate the student and take him into custody prior to the start of the school day.

The preliminary information they obtained in their investigation led officers to believe that the student acted alone in producing the writings.

Due to this information and the fact that the student was in police custody, school was not cancelled.

However, out of an abundance of caution, extra officers were stationed at the High School to provide security as students came to school.

Officials from the School District and Police Department stayed in constant communication throughout the event in order to ensure that the safety of students was not compromised.

The student who allegedly produced the writings was taken into protective custody to be evaluated by mental health professionals. The name of the student was not released.