Buffalo teen charged in connection with school threat made on social media

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old Buffalo male was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a school threat made on TikTok on Monday, the Buffalo Police Department announced.

The FBI and New York State Troopers were notified by TikTok of a user making a school threat. Buffalo Police were notified and immediately began an investigation that led them to a Mariner Homes apartment.

A Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order was put in place and a Glock 19 handgun was recovered during the search.

The 15-year-old was charged with one count making a threat of mass harm. A 33-year-old Buffalo woman, Yaireliz Santana Garcia, was charged with one count criminal possession of a firearm.

Suspicious comments or activity can be submitted to Buffalo Police through the confidential tip line at 716-847-2255.

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Buffalo teen charged in connection with school threat made on social media

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