Sacramento residents are on edge after a Black history museum in the city received a voicemail from someone threatening to kill Black children.

While police said they’re not yet sure if the threat is credible, Black leaders in the community are advising families to stay alert and take the necessary steps to protect their children.

“We don’t know how valid it is, because folks who usually warn you aren’t really doing that,” Tanya Faison, founder of Black Lives Matter Sacramento, told ABC 10. “But we don’t know how stupid they are either. They might just be dumb. It’s always good to stay on your toes, and be prepared for anything to happen and make sure that our schools are protecting our babies.”

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