An elementary school student used Snapchat to threaten the students and faculty at PS 146 in Howard Beach yesterday.
The social media threat stated that a plan was in place to ‘Shoot Up' the Queens elementary school.
Toya Holness of the NYC Education Department said: "The NYPD swiftly responded and addressed the threat."
Senator Joe Addabbo's office released a statement via Facebook claiming the threat was a hoax and the student behind the threat admitted to the prank.
The NYPD and education department continue to investigate the situation.
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