Wednesday October 9th, 2024 7:12PM

13-year-old arrested in Hall County after making threats in front of classmates

By Hamilton Keener Anchor / Reporter

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old student on Friday after he allegedly made threats in front of his classmates at World Language Academy Middle School.

HCSO officials said the incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. when the student stated he “was going to be the next school shooter.”

He also allegedly said he had a “mag” in his backpack.

Administrators responded to the classroom immediately after being notified and searched the student and his belongings. No weapons were found according to officials.

The on-duty HCSO school resource officer placed the student in custody and charged him with felony terroristic threats and disruption of a public school

The parents were notified and he was taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center in Gainesville.

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