School threat investigation at East Jessamine High School

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nicholasville police say there is an escalated law enforcement presence at East Jessamine High School this week in response to what they deemed an apparent non-credible threat circulating on social media.

Authorities disclosed that the threat, posted on Snapchat, purportedly originated from an individual in another state. While acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, police emphasized the threat holds “little to no credibility.”

The investigation into the source and nature of the threat is ongoing.

Updates on this story will be provided as more information becomes available.