Update: South Kingstown schools to reopen Thursday following online threat

UPDATE: South Kingstown police announced Wednesday evening that all South Kingstown schools will reopen Thursday. After conducting an investigation, police say they were able to identify a juvenile who is responsible for the messages. 

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — All South Kingstown schools were closed Wednesday after threats of violence at South Kingstown High School made on social media Tuesday evening, according to Police Chief Matthew C. Moynihan.

Moynihan did not disclose the specifics of the threats, which he said were brought to the police by school administrators.

“The safety of our children is paramount, and we take all threats seriously," the chief said in a statement Wednesday morning. "Our detectives are working diligently with the Rhode Island State Police and all available resources to determine the source of the threat and arrest those responsible."