Threat stemming from homicide investigation prompts closure of Springfield schools, police say

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City School District will be closed on Monday due to a possible threat stemming from a homicide investigation.

The district announced the closure on social media citing an “ongoing investigation” and information received from Springfield Police Division.

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During an investigation of a homicide on South Center Street Sunday, police found possible threats to students in the district, according to Sgt. James Byron with Springfield Police Division.

Byron said out of an abundance of caution police advised the district, as well as Springfield-Clark Career Technical Center, to be closed Monday.

Clark State has also announced they will be closed Monday but it is unknown if this is related to the threat found during the homicide investigation.

Yellow Springs City Schools also announced they will be closed Monday.

We are working to learn more.

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