A Nashville mother faces charges after allegedly threatening to carry out violence at an elementary school. Sharina Panjwani, 39, was detained on Thursday after being accused of threatening to shoot up Carter Lawrence Elementary School. According to WKRN, Panjwani called the school claiming she was en route to the campus with a gun. Metro police were awaiting her upon arrival, and she was taken into custody.
The root of Panjwani's frustration appeared to be a mix-up involving her child’s dismissal protocol on August 7, and a past incident where her daughter could not be promptly located. She informed officers that the school had placed her daughter on the walker's list when she was supposed to be with the car riders. This incident reportedly prompted Panjwani to issue her threats during a heated phone call with school administrators, where she allegedly said, “I’m going to pull up and shootout if I need to,” as obtained by WKRN.
Confirming differing details of the story, FOX17 reported that during the confrontation, Panjwani was found with an empty gun holster, which she voluntarily showed to officers, stating “they probably saw this.” She maintained that she never threatened to shoot anyone. A conversation between Panjwani and the school administration escalated, but Panjwani contended she merely expressed her intention to retrieve her child.
School officials painted a more concerning picture of the event. They claimed that during a phone call about the incident involving her child, Panjwani became hostile and threatened them directly. One victim told police they heard Panjwani state, "If I have it, I'll use it if I need to," along with threats such as “I’m coming for you,” and “I’m going to f*** you up.” According to FOX17, another victim stated that Panjwani explicitly said, "I’m going to pull up and shootout if I need to," which they interpreted as a threat to bring a gun to the school and commit violence.
Panjwani now faces charges including the threat of mass violence against a school and filing a false report, with her bond set at $6,000. This case highlights the intense emotional stakes when parents feel their children’s safety is compromised, but also underscores the profound anxieties surrounding school safety in a nation often unsettled by news of mass shootings.
