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FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — A Fort Payne Middle School student made a threatening social media post toward the school, causing an investigation.

On August 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) and Fort Payne City Schools were made aware of a concerning social media post.

The post involved a threatening message with a photo of what appeared to be real handguns and a shotgun.

After further investigation by both the FPPD and Fort Payne City Schools, it was determined the guns pictured were air-soft toys.

FPCS said both the student who made the post and the parents of the student were interviewed to find the origin and credibility of the post.

“ As always, we take any threat seriously, and wanted to make certain that you are aware.”

-Brian Jett, Fort Payne C

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