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Police investigating 'shooter threat' at Imani Christian Academy

Police investigating shooting threat against Imani Christian Academy 00:57

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Police are investigating after a 'shooter threat' was made at Imani Christian Academy.

The private school located in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood will be closed Thursday as a result of the threat.

ATTENTION IMANI FAMILY Imani Christian Academy will be closed on Thursday, April 28th due to a shooter threat. Police are actively investigating the incident. Testing will resume on Friday. Thank you

Posted by Imani Christian Academy on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Police tell KDKA that school officials reported the threat that had been made by email on Wednesday evening, but it did not contain any specifics regarding date or time.

The school had asked police to supply additional officers on patrol for the start and end of the school day, but ultimately decided to close the school for the day instead.

School officials say that testing (Stanford 10 Testing) will resume on Friday, April 29. 

Police say they are continuing to investigate.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.

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