A Chiles High School student is in legal trouble over a social media post that threatened to “shoot up the school.” The Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) says the 14-year-old admitted to making the threat because he was frustrated over a game he was playing.
Here’s the press release from LCSO:
On Wednesday, January 22, Uniform Patrol received information that a 14-year-old
student from Chiles High School made a threat to “shoot up the school” via social media. The student was interviewed about the social media post and admitted to making the threat after frustration from a game he was playing.
Following the investigation, the male student was taken into custody on Friday, January 24, and is charged with Written or Electronic Threats to Conduct a Mass Shooting.
LCSO, in coordination with Leon County Schools, treats all threats toward schools with
the utmost seriousness. We remain vigilant in investigating any potential threat and
ensuring the safety of our students and staff. Parents and guardians are encouraged to
have open discussions with their children about the seriousness of making threats and
the potential consequences.
The FortifyFL app is available to anonymously report any suspicious activity related to Leon County Schools or call 850-922-KIDS.
