Viral social media threat causing school disruptions nationwide
A social media post threatening violence at school is being circulated around the country, causing disruptions at countless campuses. It began in south Louisiana on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Class was interrupted at Covington High School when police began investigating social media posts threatening violence on campus.
Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools
Police on Friday arrested a 15-year old boy on charges related to threats on social media that prompted an increased police presence at multiple schools in the nation's capital.
Teen makes social media threat towards multiple schools across different parishes
A rash of online school threats against several Louisiana schools had many parents worried about their child’s safety, but the parents we spoke to also say living under a threat is sadly a normal part of having a kid in school in today’s world.
Teen with handgun arrested after posting social media threat to St. Louis County high school, police say
St. Ann, Missouri, police said they thwarted a possible school shooting. The teen was charged with first-degree terrorist threat, resisting arrest and unlawful use of weapons.
Social media threat to Williamsburg middle school deemed not credible
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A recent social media threat targeting Hornsby Middle School in Williamsburg is among the latest received at schools across Hampton Roads. The James City County Police Department said the threat Thursday afternoon was determined to not be credible.
Superintendent of VBCPS addresses 'rash' of social media threats on schools
Within the last 24 hours, several schools from the district have received social media threats, which have been seen by students, parents and staff.
JCCPD: Social Media Threat Against Hornsby Middle School Ruled Not Credible
After an investigation, a social media threat targeting Hornsby Middle School on Thursday was determined not to be credible, according to the James City County Police Department.
BLES addresses another social media threat and remains at Browning schools through the end of the week after recent threats
Superintendent Rappold sent out a message addressing the threat made on social media. "Today the Browning Middle School received another threat regarding a school shooting incident. Today’s threat indicated September 26th as the date, as well as named students and staff who may be involved," Rappold stated.
Maryland teen arrested in connection to D.C. school threats, police say
On Friday morning, police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Brandywine, Md., in connection with the threats, D.C. police said in a news release. The teen — who was not named by po
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DC teen charged with allegedly making threats against schools
A D.C. teenager is allegedly behind several threats made toward local schools. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports from Northwest with concerns from investigators and parents.
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Parents urged to talk to kids about social media use amid uptick in school threats
ANNAPOLIS - Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the police department reported an uptick in school threats that have ...
Texas schools plagued by threats as TEA considers cell phone ban; Congress looks at kids’ social media
Just weeks into the school year, Texas school districts responded to numerous violent threats, with Nexstar's Texas stations ...
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School Shooting Threats Continue to Skyrocket on Social Media After Apalachee Shooting
school shooting threats on social media led to the closure of more than 20 schools in the southwest suburbs of Chicago on Sept. 16, the Chicago Tribune reports. The week prior, schools ...
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Dozens of violent school threats are flooding Florida and the nation. Here's what we know
4. Escambia County Schools were the latest after local law enforcement was made aware of a potential social media threat made against several area schools early Friday morning. "In the hours ...