Brevard County elementary school receives threat of shooting

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ORLANDO, Fla. - Brevard Public Schools said staff received an email on Thursday evening threatening a shooting at Andersen Elementary School on Friday. 

The threat, however, was not credible, according to law enforcement. Detectives spoke with the family and the child who allegedly sent the email. Officials said the family was cooperative and had no knowledge of the email.

The district said there will be added security at the elementary school on Friday as a precaution, and school security will collaborate with law enforcement to investigate. The district posted information about the reported threat on social media platforms. 

The post read, "BPS and our law enforcement partners take threats seriously, and we will work to ensure everyone’s safety during the investigative process."