A parent confrontation at Pleasantview Elementary School in Eastpointe has led to criminal charges. David Scott Jr., 43, is accused of threatening to shoot the school after confronting a teacher about his child not receiving snack time. The incident happened during dismissal around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to ClickOnDetroit.
Scott, reportedly upset that his child missed snack time, is accused of using the phrase “air the place out,” a slang term associated with a shooting. Police say he cursed, screamed, and made the threat in front of parents, students, and school staff. Authorities arrested Scott within about two hours of the incident, as detailed by CBS News Detroit.
Eastpointe police found multiple rounds of ammunition in Scott’s home, leading to charges of possessing ammunition as a prohibited person, making a threat of school violence, being a disorderly person, and a habitual offender enhancement for three prior offenses. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said, “There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff—especially over something as minor as a classroom snack,” as per FOX 2 Detroit. Scott’s bond was set at $150,000 cash/surety with no 10% option. If released, he must wear a GPS tether, stay in Michigan, avoid alcohol and non-prescription drugs, and not contact the school or its employees. A probable cause conference is scheduled for November 5 and a preliminary
