Melbourne Police Probe Email Threat That Placed Eau Gallie High School on Lockdown

MPD: email raised concerns of a possible bomb or shooting incident

Melbourne Police are investigating a non-specific threat made against Eau Gallie High School after an email raised concerns of a possible bomb or shooting incident on Wednesday, January 7. According to a release issued by MPD Sergeant Benjamin Slover, the email was received through the Brevard Public Schools email system earlier in the day. The message referenced a potential threat involving Eau Gallie High School, located in the City of Melbourne.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Melbourne Police are investigating a non-specific threat made against Eau Gallie High School after an email raised concerns of a possible bomb or shooting incident on Wednesday, January 7.

According to a release issued by MPD Sergeant Benjamin Slover, the email was received through the Brevard Public Schools email system earlier in the day.

The message referenced a potential threat involving Eau Gallie High School, located in the City of Melbourne.

As a precautionary measure, school administrators and law enforcement placed the campus on a shelter-in-place status while officers conducted a thorough investigation and search of the school grounds. Police confirmed that no weapons, explosives, or other items of concern were located during the search.

Following the investigation, Eau Gallie High School was released from the shelter-in-place status, and the situation was resolved without incident. Authorities emphasized that the precautionary response was taken to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.

Melbourne Police say the case remains an active investigation as detectives work to identify the source of the email and determine the intent behind the threat. Officials are asking for the public’s assistance.

MPD stresses that all threats, even those considered non-specific, are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated to protect school communities.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crimeline by calling 800-423-TIPS (8477) or visiting crimeline.org.

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