Active Shooter Call Received

By Marla Jones

Managing Editor

marla@southerntorch.com 

SCOTTSBORO, Ala.- On 12/13/22, a call was received at the Scottsboro Police Department reporting an active shooter situation at the Scottsboro High School.

Officers responded to Scottsboro High School in accordance with the Active Shooter Response policy. The building was cleared and the threat was found to be not credible.

In addition, the Scottsboro Police Department had received information regarding threats made against schools in neighboring counties that were similar in nature.

This incident is under ongoing investigation.