Tension struck Kenilworth Junior High School in Petaluma, California, after staff discovered ominous graffiti warning of a potential school shooting set to occur on “Thursday.” The Petaluma Police Department, urgently alerted yesterday, has since been meticulously scouring the school to safeguard students and faculty from possible harm. Although the writings suggest a sinister plan, authorities have not identified any substantive threats beyond the graffiti.

Investigative efforts are at full tilt, with the local police working with school officials to thoroughly vet the situation. A call for community assistance has been issued; anyone privy to information is encouraged to contact the Petaluma Police immediately. The department has asserted its commitment to take all threats seriously, irrespective of the medium they convey. "The Petaluma Police Department takes all threats to schools, students, and staff seriously," was stated in a recent advisory.

Matt Parnow, a lieutenant with the department, has been designated the public's point of contact, prepared to field all press-related queries concerning case PE24-0001611. The dissemination of information remains tightly regulated to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation and to prevent unnecessary public alarm.

The Petaluma police department remains resolute in searching for clues to hopefully quell any plans to violently disrupt the school's tranquility. Lt. Parnow advised that if you have information, you are urged to contact the department at 707-778-4372.