Apopka police arrested a 15-year-old on Friday after the student made a threat against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat.
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Police were made aware of the threat around 7 a.m., and promptly placed the school on hold.
The Apopka Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit and School Resource Unit immediately launched an investigation and with the help of Orange County Public Schools District Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the individual responsible was quickly identified and taken into custody, according to a news release.
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On September 20, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Apopka Police Department was notified of a threat made against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat.
As a precaution, the school was immediately placed on hold.
The Apopka Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit and School Resource Unit promptly launched an investigation.