All public schools in Tuscola County closed until December 6th following Oxford shooting

All public schools in Tuscola County will be closed Friday, Dec. 3 following the Oxford High School shooting. The tragic incident that killed four students and injured seven other people, including a teacher, happened Tuesday, Nov. 30 when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire. He has since been arrested and charged as an adult. Authorities say the Oxford incident is affecting the ability, locally, to teach and provide a safe learning experience for district children. The Caro Police Department made the announcement Thursday, after several copycat threats were circulated at schools across the state. Out of an abundance of caution, all public schools in the county will be closed Friday.In addition, all events in the schools are be cancelled until Monday morning. For the safety of everyone, school officials will re-evaluate the situation Sunday afternoon to make a determination for Monday, police say. The police department said the decision to close schools was due to the large number of rumors circulating around social media involving weapons and/or plans of violence against several schools in the county.