Kentucky student charged for allegedly threatening to shoot others at elementary school
A Madison County elementary school student was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening for allegedly saying they would bring a gun to school and shoot others, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened at Glenn Marshall Elementary School in Richmond. The sheriff’s office said the student returned from a disciplinary action on Wednesday after making threats to shoot others in the school the following day.
A sheriff’s office sergeant met with the student who said the threat was a joke, according to the sheriff’s office. An investigation determined the students and staff at the school were not in immediate danger.
Second-degree terroristic threatening is a class D felony in Kentucky when tried as an adult. The sheriff’s office said additional disciplinary action is being handled by Madison County Schools.
“Thanks to Madison-County Sheriff KY for their help in resolving this situation so quickly. We are lucky to have local law enforcement who are so dedicated to the safety and welfare of our students, staff, and community,” Madison County Schools said in a Facebook post.
