FORT MILL, S.C. — Law enforcement officials are responding to a "safety concern" at St. John's United Methodist Church in Fort Mill.
The nature of the concern was not immediately clear. The Fort Mill Police Department took to Facebook to say:
"The concerns are not related to the children's program or other church activities. Out of an abundance of caution, church administration canceled all programs scheduled at their campus today. No threats have been confirmed at this time. The Fort Mill Police Department has dedicated officers to the situation until the matter has been resolved."
When reached by phone, someone at the church said they had no information available to share.
Thursday morning, Fort Mill Police provided the following update, confirming no threats were identified:
"In response to concerns received from the St. Johns United Methodist Church specific to perceived, potential threats, resulting in the cancellation of all activities at the church on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Fort Mill Police Department conducted a thorough investigation. The results of this investigation revealed no indication of any threats to specific individuals or the public at large. The Fort Mill Police Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and will remain in communication with the staff of the St. Johns United Methodist Church. We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation regarding this matter."
The church is located on Tom Hall Street immediately adjacent to Main Street.