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The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is investigating an anonymous threat made against a Lake City High School student.

On Sunday at 10:45 p.m., police were notified about threats made to shoot a female student at school today. The student received the threat via social media after refusing to send a nude photograph to the anonymous suspect, according to investigators. The suspect deliberately chose social media apps that would hide his/her identity. At this time, Coeur d’Alene Police Detectives are working to identify and locate this suspect.

Student safety is the top priority, and threats are always treated seriously and fully investigated. Administrators with Coeur d’Alene Public Schools and Lake City High School have been notified and are working in conjunction with law enforcement. Throughout the day there will be additional police officers at area schools, including Lake City High School, looking for any suspicious activity.

“We will remain visible and diligent all day,” Lake City High Principal Deanne Clifford said. “Our No. 1 priority is the safety of our students.”

Clifford is available all day to meet with any parent who has concerns, the school district announced.

School district administrators said, in a news release, that they take any threat very seriously. Students who engage in such behavior face disciplinary action, up to expulsion, and also could be charged with a crime.

This is an active investigation. Anyone, including students, with information related to this incident should contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department immediately. Callers can remain anonymous,