On April 18, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated threats of violence directed at Springfield Middle School in the City of Springfield. A threat to blow up the school and shoot people was made utilizing Snapchat and was circulating amongst students.
Through the course of the investigation, a 6th grade, 11-year-old student was identified as the suspect. Contact was made with the student and parents who reside in the City of Battle Creek.
Based on the current information, at no time was there an imminent threat to the safety of students at Springfield Middle School. The investigation is being handled by Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Detectives Bureau, and anyone with any additional information should call CCSO at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700.
