Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo Police Department announced Sunday night the arrest of a 15-year-old male in relation to a threatening social media post made earlier in the day.
According to police, the post made threats to shoot up various schools in the Buffalo Public School District.
After several interviews and a search of the home, police don't believe the threats were credible. However, the juvenile is charged with multiple misdemeanors by the Buffalo Police Department Threat Management Unit.
The Buffalo Public School District released the following statement late Sunday night:
"The Buffalo Public Schools is aware that a 15-year-old has been taken into custody by the Buffalo Police in connection with social media threats made towards several BPS schools. The Buffalo Police do not believe there was an intent to follow through on the posted threats. However, out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased security and law enforcement presence in-and-around BPS schools tomorrow.
"In addition to the existing full-time Student Support Team members at BPS schools, the district will provide crisis team counselors for students who may wish to speak with someone about the posted threats.
"The Buffalo Public Schools also thank the Buffalo Police Department for working diligently to alleviate this threat. For more information, please contact the Buffalo Police Department directly."
