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SLIDELL, La. ( WGNO ) — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to use a rifle to “commit acts of violence” at an elementary school in Slidell on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
The Slidell Police Department reported Abney Elementary School received a phone call Wednesday afternoon from an “irate subject” who was making threatening comments. It was reported that the caller threatened to use an AK-47 rifle to commit the violent acts.
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As a result, police locked down the school. Officers arrested the suspect at his apartment, and no guns were found.
The suspect was charged with terrorizing and an outstanding attachment for failure to appear in court. Police said his identity wouldn’t be released to protect the identity of a child.
“The safety of our children will always be a top priority. The quick actions and response by both Abney Elementary and the responding officers should be commended,” said Chief Randy Fandal.