NATCHEZ — Police officers spent time at Adams County Christian School Tuesday interviewing students and teachers about a possible threat made by a student.

But investigations concluded there was no danger and rumors were the root of the problem, police and school officials said.

“A student at the school made a statement that some people perceived as a threat of violence,” Police Chief Mike Mullins said.

After talks with the student, his parents and a search of his house and belongings, Mullins said he was convinced there was no danger.

“He did not mean for it to be a threat,” Mullins said. “We don’t have any evidence that he was making a threat to injure anybody.”

ACCS Headmaster John Gray said he was comfortable with the conclusion of police investigations. The school is not taking any action against the student and classes will continue as normal. Gray said there have been no class disruptions.

Rumors started late last week, and Gray got wind of them Sunday, he said. Police were on campus Monday and Tuesday.

“We take these things very seriously,” Mullins said. “This is not the first time this has happened in this community, and we handle this on a fairly regular basis.”

Mullins said the teen was cooperative. He is not facing any charges because no crime was committed, Mullins said.

Gray said the school has also worked to talk with students, explaining the situation. They also want to ensure that the teen at the center of the incident is not harassed.

“Everything is fine,” Gray said. “It’s an anxiety thing for the kids. Personally I think it was just a rumor that started. You are uncomfortable until you know it’s a rumor.

“All I want to do is make sure everybody is safe.”

Mullins said officers may be in and out of the school this week to calm fears.