This morning the Fall River Police Department received a telephone call from an unknown individual. During
this call, the individual communicated a threat directed at the Bishop Connolly High School.
In order to ensure the safety of the students and staff at the school, we deployed our resources to secure the
facility, and investigate the threat. The command staff was in communication with the administration at the
school through this process. A shelter in place was also initiated for the Fall River Public Schools. Our Officers
conducted a search of the property to ensure that there was no threat to the building or its occupants. We have
confirmed that there is no threat to the school.
According to the Massachusetts Fusion Center, several departments throughout the Commonwealth have
received similar calls recently.
The Fall River Police Department regards the safety of our community as our highest priority. False reports such
as these, will not be tolerated. We will be conducting a detailed and thorough investigation of this incident.
We will also maintain increased visibility in the area of our city’s schools throughout the remainder of the day