Local, state and federal officials are searching for Sol Pais, 18, who made
Pais is considered a threat to the community and schools, but there is no information on any specific threat to a particular location, Phillips said.
Nearly 20 school districts will be closed
Nearly 20 school districts in the Denver area and other parts of the state will be closed Wednesday due to security concerns just days ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
They include the Douglas County School District, Aurora Public Schools, Jefferson County Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Columbine High School is in Jefferson County.
„There are many people that work diligently day in and day out… that are making the very best decisions they can for the sake of the kids who are in schools each and every day,“ said Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader. „We want our schools to be a safe place for kids to learn.“
The Colorado Department of Education recommended that Denver area schools conduct lockouts and controlled release Tuesday after the alleged threats.
