PUEBLO WEST — Parents, families, and staff in Pueblo School District 70 received an email from the school district that three separate schools will be closed due to threats.
UPDATE Monday 12:00 p.m.
Pueblo School District 70 and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office are saying this incident was a "swatting incident" and that it originated from out of state. Despite online communications showing the threat coming from a School District 70 student, the sheriff's office says that there is no indication at this time that the student was involved.
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is working with the FBI and District 70 in investigating what is believed to be a swatting incident that led to the closure of three D70 schools on Monday.
— PuebloCounty Sheriff (@PuebloCountySO) April 21, 2025
So far, evidence points to the threats not being credible. pic.twitter.com/saaqTYW1FE
"The safety of our school community remains our top priority, and we take all threats seriously. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of District 70 students and staff, Sheriff Lucero, Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, and Colorado State Patrol Troopers searched the affected schools and all were deemed safe," said Ronda Rein, District 70 Superintendent.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation was on scene helping with the investigation, and law enforcement continues to patrol and monitor the schools for any threats.
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Many of you reached out with your concerns about this incident, and we want to continue to hear from others in the community. Have concerns? Send us an email here.
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The following schools were closed while the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office investigates the threats:
- Liberty Point International School
- District 70 Online Learning Academy, Pueblo West Campus
- Swallows Charter Academy
On Monday, the sheriff's office "will be providing additional resources and will conduct checks at all District 70 campuses to help ensure student and staff safety," according to a representative from D70.
According to the school district, there have been "reports of potential threats via multiple channels," but we have learned that the threats were made through an alleged email.
News5 obtained a screenshot of the alleged email, but is not sharing it due to the graphic nature of the email, and while we work to verify its validity.
As of now, Swallows Charter Academy is claiming that the threats came from a student, but there is no further information on the situation.
News5 is currently investigating the situation, and we will release more information as it becomes available.
Community members who may have information are asked to contact the school district and law enforcement immediately.
Update as of 5:00 p.m. Sunday:
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office sent News5 the following statement:
"We received information of a possible threat. At this time, it doesn’t appear to be a credible threat. We are working with District 70 officials and continue to investigate. We will have an increased presence at the schools tomorrow."
Editor's note: News5 pulled some initial information as we work to verify its validity.
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