VERO BEACH — A rumor of a weapon at Vero Beach High School Monday morning was not credible and began when a student misplaced a cell phone in the cafeteria, school officials said.
In a message to families, the School District of Indian River County said false information spread as the student rushed back to retrieve the phone, developing into a report of a weapon.
The district stated the reported threat is not credible.
Principal Serra Finnegan shared an update with families explaining how the misunderstanding started, according to the district statement.
Officials said they understand the concern the situation caused for students and families. The district thanked the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office for its continued partnership in keeping students and staff safe, and thanked families for helping share accurate information.
The high school is located at 1707 16th St. No additional details were immediately available.
