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Schools closing and increasing security after TikTok shooting threats

By Christopher Hutton
Published December 17, 2021 2:07pm ET
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Schools closing and increasing security after TikTok shooting threats
Schools are closing Friday in response to shooting threats broadcast across TikTok. Schools throughout the United States are taking security measures following a TikTok trend in which users have alleged a shooting may occur on Friday. School districts are working with law enforcement to investigate threats, adding security to school buildings, and closing campuses for […]

Schools are closing Friday in response to shooting threats broadcast across TikTok.

Schools throughout the United States are taking security measures following a TikTok trend in which users have alleged a shooting may occur on Friday. School districts are working with law enforcement to investigate threats, adding security to school buildings, and closing campuses for the day.

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