Gray's Creek High School on 'high alert' after potential threat of 'mass violence' to campus

HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WTVD) -- Gray's Creek High School has added extra security to its campus after authorities said it received a potential threat of "mass violence."

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said it received a news tip about a potential threat of mass violence on Tuesday.

Deputies said families and staff members were informed on Tuesday night about the threat to the school.

Details about the threat are not clear; however, law enforcement is actively investigating the situation.

"You have to take everything seriously. You can't take anything for granted nowadays," said parent Stefanie Gispert. "It scares you, considering that in today's society, it's now a normal thing that these schools are constantly getting threats. It's a rarity. I remember when Columbine happened. And