BARTON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities and school district officials are investigating an alleged school threat in Great Bend.

Just before 9p.m. Monday, police were notified of possible threats made through social media towards the Great Bend Middle School, according to police.

Officers immediately notified USD 428 personnel, and began to investigate the source of the threats.

Through the course of the investigation, it was determined a juvenile had made a threat through Snapchat. The juvenile was interviewed, and was subsequently suspended through USD 428.

The case has been submitted to the Barton County Attorney’s office for formal filing of criminal charges.

Police released no additional details.