Police in Ocala, Florida, have arrested a student suspected of reporting a false shooting threat at Fort King Middle School. In response to the “warning,” school officials placed the building under a temporary lockdown on Wednesday. After checks, officers determined there was no real danger to students or staff.
Authorities took the report of a possible shooting very seriously. Fort King Middle School was placed under a lockdown procedure, which restricts the movement of people and secures school rooms. According to police, precautions were also taken at a nearby elementary school.
Officers began verifying the credibility of the report. After determining that the information about the threat was false, the lockdown at both schools was lifted. Evacuation was not necessary at either building.
A student was arrested in connection with the case and could face a criminal charge for giving law enforcement a false report about a school shooting. Police did not disclose the age of the person arrested or any details indicating how the threat was communicated.
“We take all threats against schools seriously. Making a false report to law enforcement is a crime and can have serious consequences,” local police said.
Editor: JŁ
Source: Słoneczne Radio
