East Otero School District cancels classes Monday due to “credible threat”

LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO)-- East Otero School District Superintendent Rick Lovato says the district will not hold classes Monday due to a credible threat made on social media.

Around 11:30 Sunday night the La Junta Police Department announced a juvenile suspect in custody on Facebook.

"It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that due to a threat, we are going to cancel school tomorrow, Monday, March 28th," Lovato said in a video message on Facebook.

Lovato says the school district is working with police after a video circulated social media which Lovato calls "very concerning."

"My stomach dropped when I saw the video and so I can't imagine what some of our kids and our families are feeling right now," Lovato said.

All buildings in East Otero School District will not have classes on the 28th while the investigation continues.

Parents and families can reach out to East Otero here Office 301 Raton Avenue La Junta, CO 81080 (719) 384-6900 (719) 384-6910

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