The Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 12-year-old student from River Ridge Middle School for making written threats to kill. According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office's Facebook post, there is no ongoing threat to the safety of the school community.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office stated that threats of violence, even hoax threats, are taken seriously and urged parents and guardians to speak with their children about the consequences of such actions. No further details about the specifics of the threat or the student’s identity were provided due to their minor status.
Officials emphasized that actions like this can lead to legal consequences beyond school discipline. Updates about the situation can be found on the Pasco Sheriff’s Office social media pages.
