Threat to Ocoee Middle School determined to be false

From the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office: In a release yesterday, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office said the report of a potential threat of violence toward Ocoee Middle School has been determined to be false. 

The release said “On January 10, 2023, Ocoee Middle School administrators and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office received a report concerning a potential threat of violence toward the school. It was reported a student was previously on campus in possession of a firearm days prior. It was also reported that the same student was alleged to have a “hit list” naming other students.

Through an extensive investigation and numerous interviews, these allegations were determined to be false and unfounded. There was no evidence suggesting the student in question possessed any weapon on campus nor that a hit list existed, as had been reported. No students or faculty of Ocoee Middle School were ever in danger and the school remained in operation as normal. The findings were discussed with the District Attorney’s Office and no criminal charges are being filed at this time.” 

The statement also said the Sheriff’s Office acted swiftly to ensure the safety of every student and faculty member and it conducted a thorough investigation that involved members of the Bradley County Threat Assessment Team.