An online claim Sunday afternoon about a possible shooting on Monday at East Elgin Secondary School in Aylmer proved to be a hoax.
An investigation by Aylmer Police and the Thames Valley District School Board proved fruitless as the claim was posted to Snapchat, where messages are no longer visible after a period of time.
A post on the Aylmer Police Service Facebook page noted, “APS is aware of rumours circulating on local social media. The concerns have been investigated by police and TVDSB and deemed to be entirely fictitious. There is no threat or concerns for public or student safety.”
If those responsible for the rumour are identified, they could possibly be charged with criminal mischief.
