WILBURTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS RELEASE

We have recently learned of a TikTok challenge that may take place on

Friday, December 17. It is our understanding that the challenge

encourages students to make threats of shootings, bomb threats and

violence against schools. These threats do not target any specific

school and there has not been any threats to any Latimer County School.

The Latimer County Sheriff’s Office, the Red Oak Police Department, the

Wilburton Police Department, and the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police are

aware of the social media challenge, and we are working with social

media outlets and schools directly. So, Friday December 17 you may see

increased security and law enforcement presence at schools. I employ

everyone not to overreact as there is no threats directed to our schools

at this time.

While we understand that this event is only a rumor, we also know that

social media is a powerful tool often used to influence others. It is

always important to remain vigilant when it involves these types of

threats and challenges.

Sheriff Adam Woodruff

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Sheriff Adam Woodruff

Latimer County, Oklahoma

God, Family, Country (in that order)

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? and who

will go for us? And I said , “Here am I, SEND ME”

Isaiah 6:8