Crime
Port St. Lucie 11-Year-Old and 9 Broward County Kids Face Accusations of School Threats
An 11-year-old sixth-grade student at Southern Oaks Middle School recently made a disturbing post on Instagram, threatening a potential shooting at the school.
School officials and law enforcement immediately launched an investigation, swiftly identifying the student who made the threat.
Upon searching the student, authorities determined that the threat was not credible. However, the incident caused significant alarm within the school community.
It is important to emphasize that such threats are illegal and will not be tolerated.
The student has been arrested and faces severe disciplinary consequences, including the possibility of expulsion.
This incident underscores the strong partnerships between the school district, staff, students, and law enforcement, who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students.
We urge everyone to take threats seriously, whether made in person or online. The message is clear: If you see something suspicious, please report it immediately.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has reported that nine children, aged 11 to 15, have been accused of making threats against schools on Instagram since the start of the academic year.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.