Bomb Threat at Hunter Huss High Contained

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:26 pm

By: Gaston County Police Department

Gastonia, NC (Thursday, February 12, 2026): The Gaston County Police Department investigated a bomb threat at Hunter Huss High School.

On Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:09am, the Gaston County Police were notified of a bomb threat at Hunter Huss High School. The threat was written on a bathroom wall. There was a suspicious package located in the immediate vicinity inside the bathroom.

After reviewing the surveillance video, the student responsible for writing the message on the wall was identified. It was quickly determined that the threat was a hoax. Members of the Gaston County Police Hazardous Device Unit responded to ensure the package found in the bathroom contained no hazards.

Thanks to the rapid response of law enforcement and effective coordination with school officials, the situation was resolved quickly, and the safety of students and staff was never compromised. Charges are pending review by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Updates:

As of 3 p.m. on February 12, a minor was identified for making a false bomb threat and may be charged, according to police officials.

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Bomb Threat at Hunter Huss High Contained

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