Post shared on facebook Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office officials say they are warning that white supremacists could be violent from Election Day to Inauguration Day.

Verdict: Misleading

The sheriff’s office said in a statement that it had no information regarding a possible attack by white supremacists.

Fact check:

Social media users claim that Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office officials are warning of white supremacist attacks on African Americans, especially women.

“Everyone, I received this from a friend who works at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office! Please be on guard…Last night, a deputy told his family that a local white supremacist/KKK member from Lexington, North Carolina, was about to be inaugurated. They are plotting against black people, especially black women, because we are easy targets in their eyes. !” reads the post.

This claim lacks evidence. media etc. 11 alive and ABC10reported that the message lacked evidence. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said in a Nov. 2 statement. facebook post They were “aware” of the text thread, but had no information about the threat. (Related: Was Trump’s name misspelled on the Ohio ballot?)

“The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of a text thread circulating suggesting a possible attack on an African American woman “from now until Inauguration Day.” “We have not received any information indicating a threat against any group since Election Day,” the statement said.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting all residents. We will continue to monitor any suspicious and threatening behavior and respond accordingly.”

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