State police said Wednesday, Jan. 25, that a student was responsible for the non-credible threat made at Dassa McKinney Elementary School this week.

According to a news release, school administration was made aware of the threat via a parent, who said the threat stemmed from an incident on the school bus Monday afternoon.

Police said a student overheard a juvenile male stating he would bring his father’s gun to school and shoot everyone on the school bus.

Following an investigation, police determined that the juvenile male had no access to any guns.

Troopers assisted with morning drop-off at the elementary school Tuesday, according to Trooper Josh Black, public information officer.

“Troopers were at Dassa McKinney for the start of the school day as a precaution only; at no time were students and staff in any danger or harms way,” Black said.

She said parents were informed of the threat around 8:30 p.m. Monday.

“Administration took appropriate action,” Schnelle said. “(The troopers) were visible as far as a measure of comfort for the community with their presence.”