A California teenager is said to be behind a school shooting hoax in Western North Carolina. The false report was made last Tuesday morning and prompted a response to McDowell High School.
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office responded just after 8AM and placed the school on lockdown while a search was conducted. No credible threats or evidence were found. The Sheriff's Office says they have identified a 16 year old from Sacramento as the suspect.
The teen is said to be connected to similar incidents in California. Deputies are working to obtain evidence needed to charge the teen in the McDowell High incident. Due to the suspect's age no details on their identity have been released.
