Two middle school students have been arrested in Nashville following threats of violence towards their respective schools. In incidents highlighted by the Metro Nashville Police Department, a 14-year-old student at John F. Kennedy Middle School was heard by classmates claiming he would become "the next school shooter." The young suspect went as far as to point out another student while discussing a supposed list. As reported by WSMV, the teenager faces charges of making a false report plus an additional count related to making a threat of mass violence.
Meanwhile, over at Wright Middle School, another student only 13, was taken into custody after they revealed plans to classmates about bringing an AK-47 to school the following day. According to a FOX17 report, the MNPD stated the 13-year-old has been charged with false reporting. Concerning the intentions behind their words, both students were arrested, although no actual weapons were found on either of them.
The MNPD has affirmed their stance on the gravity of such situations, ensuring the community understands they handle every threat with the utmost seriousness. "Threats against schools and institutions are taken very seriously by the MNPD. Those responsible, once identified, will be prosecuted," a press release by Metro Police stated, as quoted by WKRN.
In the wake of previous school shootings, Nashville's law enforcement and school officials remain vigilant, working together to prevent similar incidents.
