Fresno Police Arrest 2 More Students in Social Media School Shooting Threats

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 5 months ago on

September 24, 2024

Fresno police have arrested six students suspected of making social media threats against local schools. (GV Wire File)

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Fresno police have arrested six students in connection with social media threats made against local schools.

Four students were taken into custody on Friday, with two additional arrests announced Monday, according to a police statement on social media Tuesday.

Among the two arrested on Monday was a 13-year-old student at Tehipite Middle School, accused of threatening a shooting at the school.

A 12-year-old student from Glacier Point Middle School was also arrested after sending a message with a gun photo and a threat to commit a shooting.

Authorities emphasized that all threats to harm students are taken seriously, regardless of intent. Police said such threats generate unnecessary fear and will result in charges against those responsible.

See a Threat?

Fresno police urge the public to report any social media threats immediately by calling (559) 621-7000.

DON'T MISS

Zelenskyy Seeks US Security Backing Amid Landmark Economic Deal

UP NEXT

Judge Finds Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Workers Were Likely Unlawful

Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.