Other possible locations include the Kentucky State Fair, an upcoming Katy Perry concert and local high school football games.
Police responding to poster threatening 12 hour "Purge" like violence in #Louisville.
http://t.co/p8PHnHNiEr pic.twitter.com/oKZQJZmTIS
— Brian Walter (@BMWalt) August 14, 2014"Anytime that there is a threat that affects our community we are going to investigate that," Louisville Metro Police Sgt. Phil Russell told WLKY. "If someone is threatening to harm members of our community, then we're going to investigate them and pursue that as best we can."
Law enforcement officials aren't the only ones who are preparing for the worst.
Waiting for the "Louisville Purge" like... @whysorealLB6 @Itsmehoe12 @Tadc919 @Mafia_Boss12 pic.twitter.com/5bG7d1TNZ4
— Brennan (@BrennanDougie) August 15, 2014Me on my way to work tomorrow night. #Purge #Louisville pic.twitter.com/yTbT3Ov4LC
Advertisement— Bob Flumaker (@JRCarnley) August 14, 2014The Jeffersonville Police and the FBI have also indicated that they are ready to respond if need be.
"In law enforcement, we have to take all threats serious," Jeffersonville Police Maj. Josh Lynch told the Courier-Journal.
My little Ninja Turtle is ready to protect Louisville during the Purge pic.twitter.com/fYnjr2R14G
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