2 juveniles arrested for making threats against schools: ECSO

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — A 12-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested Monday morning after allegedly making threats against schools and students, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

An ECSO Facebook page said the 12-year-old student, who attends McArthur Elementary School, was arrested for threats he made during a FaceTime conversation with fellow students.

ECSO said the 12-year-old threatened to bring a firearm to school and kill one of the students. He is accused of written or electronic threats with intent to kill or cause bodily harm to another.

A 15-year-old, who is homeschooled, reportedly posted threats that he was going to shoot up schools on Snapchat. He is also accused of written or electronic threats with intent to kill or cause bodily harm to another.

“We have been very clear about school threats,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said. “If you make such a threat, you will be arrested. Parents, PLEASE explain this to your children.”

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