Breaking News Update: 9-Year-Old Charged with Making Threats of Mass Violence On School Property. The incident caused Cleveland City Schools closure o
Breaking News Update: 9-Year-Old Charged with Making Threats of Mass Violence On School Property. The incident caused Cleveland City Schools closure on Thursday
Cleveland City School issued the following statement:
The Cleveland Police Department was made aware of threats to the Cleveland City Schools during the evening hours of Wednesday, September 13, 2023. These threats, that specifically named six city schools, were emailed to a top administrator of Cleveland High School. The administrator perceived these emails as threatening in nature. The Cleveland Police Department began to immediately investigate this situation. Investigators were able to identify the source and origin of the emails, which produced the identification of a nine-year-old male, a student of Cleveland City Schools, as the individual responsible for the messages. During the course of the investigation, investigators were able to determine that there are no viable threats to the school system and are confident that the juvenile did not have the means to carry out an act of mass violence. Investigators with the Cleveland Police Department Special Investigations Unit have charged the nine-year-old male with threats of mass violence on school property and harassment. This investigation is still active and as more information becomes available, could result in additional charges. The Cleveland Police Department will continue to prioritize the safety and security of the Cleveland City Schools.
**Please note that the previous release emailed only included threats to two schools, however, I was made aware that there were six schools specifically named**
Earlier Story, Police Reaction:
Mix 104.1’s Steve Hartline spoke with Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson, Cleveland Police Chief Mark Gibson, and Bradley County Schools’ Safety and Security Coordinator Scotty Hernandez today on Mix Mornings. They discussed today’s closure of Cleveland City Schools due to perceived email threats, and the increase of security at Bradley County Schools, which has remained open today.
Original Story:
Cleveland City School issued a statement at 5:30 this morning.
Today, Cleveland City Schools are closed due to emails sent to multiple schools that have been interpreted as threats.
The Cleveland Police Department is investigating the situation.
All extracurricular activities have also been postponed. The school system expects to resume classes and activities on Friday.
Cleveland Schools: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cleveland City Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the receipt of emails late last night at multiple schools that may be interpreted as threats. The Cleveland Police Department is actively investigating, and we intend to resume regular operations on Friday. We apologize for this last-minute decision, but the safety of our students and staff must be a top priority. Please be aware that all extracurricular activities scheduled for Thursday are also postponed.
