West Virginia 6th grader charged with Threatening a Terroristic Act after school threat

WEIRTON, W.Va. ( WTRF ) — A West Virginia 6th grader has been charged with Threatening a Terroristic Act after a school threat.

Steven Dragisich, Prosecuting Attorney of Hancock County, West Virginia, said the juvenile responsible for a threat to Weir Middle has been charged with a felony offense.

The 6th grader allegedly posted on SnapChat “I’m shooting up Weir Middle.”

Dragisich also said that he and other law enforcement have been notified of similar terroristic threats being made in Hancock County and those are being investigated. Drahisich said those responsible will be charged and prosecuted accordingly.

“I have zero tolerance for any individual who makes any such threats in Hancock County. The safety and security of the teachers, students, and citizens of Hancock County are of paramount importance to me. Accordingly, any individual,whether a juvenile or an adult, making any similar terroristic threats will be charged and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Steven Dragisich

Dragisich said he does not know, at this time, if the 6th grader will be charged as an adult.

Weirton Police said on Monday that they were aware of the threat on social media and that the child who made the threat would not be at Weirton Middle on Tuesday . Hancock County Schools decided to close all schools on Wednesday due to the threats.

Hancock County Schools said on Wednesday that all practices/games/etc are canceled for Wednesday.

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