BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a social media threat to shoot up various Buffalo schools.
The boy was taken into custody Sunday by the Buffalo Police Department Threat Management Unit.
"After several interviews and a search of the home, police don’t believe the threats were credible. However, the juvenile is charged with multiple misdemeanors," a spokesperson for Buffalo Police said in a statement Sunday night, announcing the arrest.
Buffalo Public Schools issued a statement shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, addressing the threat.
The school district said, in part, that there will be increased security and more law enforcement personnel in and around schools on Monday. Crisis team counselors will also be made available for students who wish to talk.
Here's the BPS complete statement:
"The Buffalo Public Schools is aware that a 15-year-old has been taken into custody by the Buffalo Police in connection with social media threats made towards several BPS schools. The Buffalo Police do not believe there was an intent to follow through on the posted threats. However, out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased security and law enforcement presence in and around BPS schools tomorrow.
"In addition to the existing full-time Student Support Team members at BPS schools, the district will provide crisis team counselors for students who may wish to speak with someone about the posted threats.
"The Buffalo Public Schools also thank the Buffalo Police Department for working diligently to alleviate this threat. For more information, please contact the Buffalo Police Department directly."
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