A Rickards High School student is facing a charge related to a social media threat.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office says they got a tip about a student making a threat in an Instagram video related to a mass shooting at the school.
The student was arrested and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
Suspicious activity related to Leon County Schools can be reported on the Fortify FL app or by calling 850-922-KIDS.
PRESS RELEASE: LCSO Arrests Student for Online Threat, Prioritizing School Safety
On Thursday, May 15, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding a student at Rickards High School who allegedly made threats to conduct a mass shooting at Rickard’s High School. The threat was discovered in a video circulating on Instagram.
The student has been arrested and charged with Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Leon County Schools, treats all threats toward schools with the highest level of concern. We remain committed to investigating any potential threats and ensuring the safety of students and staff. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss the gravity of making threats with their children and the potential legal consequences.
The FortifyFL app is available to anonymously report any suspicious activity related to Leon County Schools or call 850-922-KIDS.
