A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a threat of mass harm involving a middle school inUpstate New York.
A 12-year-old student was taken into custody yesterday afternoon in connection with the threat.
Threat Reported Through Messaging Platform
Police say officers were first notified Saturday evening, February 21, around 6 p.m., after a threat was reported through a messaging platform targeting a school for Monday, February 23.
A safety check of the school was conducted shortly after the report and authorities determined there was no immediate danger at that time.
Investigation Leads to School and Student Identification
Following further investigation, police identified the student as the source of the threat, which was allegedly sent through Snapchat…