Tik Tok Threat – December 16, 2021

December 16, 2021

Dear Parents,

The following communication was sent from the Archdiocese today:

“The Statewide Terrorism & Intelligence Center (STIC), a division of the Illinois State Police, has been made aware of a threat for Friday, December 17, 2021, circulating on TikTok stating “school shootings and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary.” Several states have reported that this threat has been circulating through their school districts. Please see the below screenshot of the threat.

At this time, the STIC currently has no specific information concerning any threats or attacks planned at Illinois schools. Law enforcement and school officials are encouraged to remain vigilant and report all suspicious behavior. Suspicious incidents should be reported immediately to local law enforcement and the STIC at stic@illinois.gov or 877.455.7842.”

Kristine Hillmann