BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring Police Department responded to a possible bomb threat at Big Spring High School Tuesday afternoon.
According to a release from the BSPD, posted to its social media page, at approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the school for a possible bomb threat that was received via email.
Officers worked with school officials and the school was evacuated.
Officers completed their search and the campus was cleared.
An investigation into the threat has been launched and appropriate charges will be filed, according to the department.
The Big Spring Independent School District released the following statement on its social media page: "Earlier today, at approximately 3:05 PM a bomb threat was made against that campus via email to at least two school employees. All students and staff were immediately evacuated to either leave for the day or wait for a ride at Blankenship Field. At this time local law enforcement professionals and school administrators are evaluating the credibility of the threat and the safety of the building. The school district will consider any threat of this nature seriously, and will always err on the side of caution to keep our students and our staff safe and free from harm. The district will issue another statement relative to the safety of the building later this evening or early tomorrow morning."