There have been incorrect postings on social media and the internet regarding an investigation into the possession of a weapon in Ansonia. The incident did not occur at the Ansonia Middle School or any other school in Ansonia, it happened the previous night, Wednesday September 4, 2024, but was not reported until yesterday, September 5, 2024, at about 1:20 P.M.. The incident was reported to the Ansonia Police Department by the Ansonia Middle School Administration immediately after they were advised of the incident by a student. At no point during the investigation was there any verified threat made regarding a shooting at any of our schools nor was there any verified threat to shoot any person. Based on the investigation it appears that rumor and innuendo were taken as fact then posted on social media. While social media is a tremendous tool to share information across a wide audience, incidents like this highlight the danger of unverified, incorrect, secondhand information being posted online. This in no way should discourage someone from reporting any incidents of threats or violence to the police department, we just ask that you use caution when making social media posts regarding these incidents especially when the investigation is active and ongoing. The Ansonia Police Department in conjunction with the Ansonia Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Joseph DiBacco would like to reiterate our commitment to the safety and security of our schools; their students, faculty and employees, and all citizens of the City of Ansonia.