DOWAGIAC, Mich. - The Dowagiac Police Department is investigating alarming comments made by a high school student on social media, according to a letter from Dowagiac Union Schools Superintendent Jonathan M. Whan.

According to the letter, the school corporation learned Wednesday of the alarming comments made on social media.

The student was located and searched by administrators.

Investigators also searched the student's locker, backpack, and home.

No weapons were found in any of those locations.

The student involved allegedly said it was just a joke.

They were removed from the building and will not be able to return until further notice.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Any concerns can be submitted to OK2SAY online.

Click here to read the letter.