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VALPARAISO — A Valparaiso High School student who threatened to "shoot up the school" is facing charges of intimidation over a threat he allegedly posted on a school district social media page.

Valparaiso Police Sgt. Mike Grennes said the school district contacted police Thursday morning. Police quickly responded and the student was identified.

The student confirmed posted the threat, said Grennes, adding he was detained and removed from the school at the time.

"We take every threat seriously," said Grennes, adding there was no timeline on the post as to when the threat may have been carried out.

"Police continue to investigate, and at this time, do not believe the threat to be a creditable one. Police increased their presence in and around the school just as an added precaution," Grennes said.

Grennes praised the district for their quick action and cooperation in the investigation, which is continuing.

In a notification to parents, school district administrators said they "were informed of a potential school shooting threat directed at Valparaiso High School. The threat was reported after being discovered on social media."