A 13-year-old boy is in custody in connection with alleged threats of gun violence at Montgomery Public Schools.

The young teen was arrested Sunday night by the Montgomery Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, said police Maj. Saba Coleman.

On Sunday, Montgomery Public School city school officials said they were aware of social media posts suggesting potential threats.

“We take these matters very seriously and have activated all safety protocols, including working with local law enforcement to identify those involved and take appropriate action,’’ the statement read.

“Schools will continue to operate on their regular schedules, with our priority being the safety of students and staff. We appreciate the community’s prompt reporting of this issue to both local authorities and the school system.”

Coleman said upon learning of the social media posts – which included threats to Bellingrath Middle School and McKee Middle School– an investigation was immediately launched.

The 13-year-old is charged with terrorist threat. He is being held in the Montgomery County Youth Detention Facility.

“Threats of gun violence in our school system, whether online or in person, are treated with utmost seriousness by MPD,’’ Coleman said.

Alleged school shooting threats were also being investigated in Elmore and Autauga counties.

Prattville police said they were aware of threats but said they did not believe they were credible.

“We are aware of many, many screenshots floating around and ae taking our kids safety as priory #1 today,’’ according to a Prattville police department statement issued Monday. “That being said, any further posts being made that are attempting to circumvent the safety measures by threatening further violent acts to our kids will not be tolerated and posters will be investigated and prosecuted.”

Last week saw a flurry of similar reports across the state, which is not uncommon following a high-profile school shooting, the most recent one taking place on Sept. 4 when a 14-year-old shot and killed two teachers and two students at a Georgia high school.

In Dothan, a student was arrested after an alleged threat made on social media of a school shooting at Dothan Preparatory Academy, authorities announced Friday morning.

On Thursday, Eufaula City Schools canceled all classes and after-school activities Thursday after receiving a “threat of violence,” officials said.

It was unclear what type of threat was made, but officials said it was targeted at the district’s high school.

Also Thursday, Walker County officials announced an “increased security presence” at Oakman area schools Thursday following threats made on social media.