Authorities investigate social media threat directed at Churchill High School

Eugene, OR – According to the Eugene Police Department, on January 1, 2024, authorities became aware of a social media post of a threat directed at Churchill High School, that reportedly will occur on January 2.

The Eugene Police Department, along with the FBI, are actively investigating. The source of the threat originated from outside the state of Oregon.

The Eugene Police Department wasn in communication with 4J officials and safety protocols are in place. 4J school will not be in session on January 2, as it is still winter break for students.

After investigating, detectives report the threat is not credible.

To provide a greater sense of security, Eugene Police had staffing planned for a presence at Churchill tomorrow, as well as an officer to stop by the game later that night.