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Taylor schools close after threatening picture of BB gun posted on Instagram

Instagram post targeted Taylor High School

Lockers in the hallway of a school. (WDIV)

TAYLOR, Mich. – Taylor schools were closed Thursday after a threatening picture of a BB gun was posted on Instagram, police said.

Officials learned about the post early Thursday morning (Jan. 12). It showed a stock photo of a BB gun and was identical to a threat posted several months ago, according to authorities.

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The threat was directed toward Taylor High School, police said.

Schools within the Taylor School District were closed Thursday out of an abundance of caution.

Detectives completed a search warrant for the Instagram post, the IP address, and the Google search associated with the threat. Results are pending.

The investigation continues.


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Derick is the Digital Executive Producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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