NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New Orleans Police Department is looking for more suspects involved in threats made to several schools in the city overnight.

In total, 12 schools received threats. The NOPD did not mention specific campuses.

The suspects, who have not been identified, face terrorism charges.

Sophie B. Wright Charter School canceled classes Thursday (Nov. 14) after the school cited violent threats on social media Wednesday night.

NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick spoke to reporters during a press conference Thursday afternoon. She said the students are safe and police are working to apprehend everyone involved.

“It is absolutely not tolerated, there will be consequences and I will tell you that the person or persons responsible for this today and last night will be arrested,” Kirkpatrick said.

Sophie B. Wright School officials announced in a Facebook post that the school is monitoring the situation while ensuring the safety and well-being of its students.

Eleanor Mcmain, McDonough 35 and Warren Easton also received threats but did not cancel classes.

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