Crime
Taylor High School Students, Ages 16 and 17, Arrested for Shooting Threats on Snapchat
UPDATE: Two students at Taylor High School, Trinity Mack (17) and Brayden Severance (16), were arrested and charged with a felony on Thursday after making a threatening comment that was perceived as a joke.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident and determined that the threat, while intended as a joke, was serious enough to warrant criminal charges.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Two additional students have been taken into custody in connection with a school shooting threat.
The 16-year-old and 17-year-old students from Taylor High School in Pierson made the threat on Snapchat.
While the individuals involved claimed the threat was a “joke,” it is a serious matter that will not be treated lightly.
We will be sharing more information about these students in the near future.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.