
Edgewood Independent School District officials confirmed the arrest of a suspect connected to threats made against three schools. According to KSAT, the targeted schools were Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation, Gus Garcia University School, and Roy Cisneros Leadership School. The threats were shared on social media, prompting an investigation by Edgewood ISD police, which led to the suspect's arrest.
The district police have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger to schools, following recent incidents. On March 3, Gus Garcia University School received terroristic threats, leading to the arrest of two individuals the next day, as reported by KSAT. Details of these arrests, as with the most recent case, have not been fully disclosed.
Edgewood Independent School District issued a statement addressing recent online threats against public schools, stating, "We take these types of threats seriously," and reminded the public that "Online threats against public schools are crimes in Texas, and arrests can result in jail time," as mentioned by News 4 San Antonio. The school district is urging parents and students to report any suspicious activity to help prevent the escalation of threats against schools. The statement emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining school safety.