Second consecutive day of school closures in Springfield, Ohio due to bomb threats.

Springfield, Ohio experienced bomb threats on consecutive days, resulting in the evacuation and closure of public schools and municipal buildings. Students at Perrin Woods and Snowhill Elementary Schools were evacuated to an alternate location, while Roosevelt Middle School was closed based on information from the police department. City commissioners and a municipal employee also received threatening emails. The FBI and local police are investigating the origin of these threats. The city has been in the national spotlight due to false claims involving its Haitian population, including rumors about immigrants stealing and eating pets. Former President Trump and JD Vance have supported these claims, causing harm to the community. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue has emphasized that the city is safe and urged for an end to the misinformation. Vance’s spokesman condemned the threats and false statements about communicable diseases in Springfield, which health officials have refuted. Alicia Victoria Lozano reported from Springfield, Ohio, and David K. Li reported from New York City, with contributions from Matthew Mata and Alec Hernández.

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