Mansfield City Schools are closed Friday as a precaution due to security threats, and a high school playoff football game with Rocky River has been moved and will have limited fan attendance.
The decision was made a week after two teenagers were killed and four others were injured during a shooting at an Airbnb in Mansfield.
The shooting happened at a house party on Ferndale Avenue.
Witnesses told police a group of people ran from the scene on foot and by car.
School canceled and game moved amid threats
According to Mansfield Police, a student admitted to threats made against the school but said he had no intention of following through. He will be facing charges.
School officials aren't taking any chances with Friday night's playoff game between Mansfield and Rocky River.
The Mansfield superintendent sent out the following message to staff and parents:
"We have been made aware of a potential security concern during Friday's football game. We take all threats very seriously and out of an abundance of caution the Tiger football playoff game is being moved to Rocky River High School."
Rocky River Superintendent Michael Shoaf said he agreed with the decision to move the game.
"There were some threats and there were some concern from that and it was brought to my attention," Shoaf said. "They shared some safety concerns and they asked if we would consider a neutral site, would we consider our home site, and I said we would consider all of the above. Ultimately, I think it seemed to work out best that they came here."
Limited fan attendance
Mansfield will still be the designated home team. Its fans will sit on the home side of the stadium, with Rocky River fans being asked to sit on the visitor's side.
Rocky River sent a letter to parents saying: "Only football players, cheerleaders, members of the marching band, directors, advisors, coaches, and needed staff will be permitted into Rocky River High School stadium."
The letter said police from both communities will provide security.
