14-year-old arrested for making threats to Lafayette schools

LAFAYETTE, Ind. A 14-year-old has been arrested in Lafayette for allegedly making threats to area schools.

According to the Lafayette Police Department, officers were made aware on Sunday of threats involving a potential shooting at Lafayette Jefferson High School and Tecumseh Middle School.

Investigators connected a 14-year-old juvenile to the threats and was taken into custody on a list of charges, including:

• • Conspiracy to commit burglary

• • Conspiracy to commit theft of a firearm

• • Conspiracy to commit auto theft

• • Possession of a firearm

“The safety of our schools and community is of utmost importance,” LPD said in a statement. “The Lafayette Police Department will continue to work closely with school administrators to ensure a secure environment for students and staff.”

The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision.

The case remains under investigation.

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