12-year-old arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Nashville middle school, police say
The seventh grader allegedly said he would bring a gun to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to police.
Published: Oct. 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT|Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 4:49 AM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 12-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Police said a student tip led to the arrest of the 12-year-old, who made a threat to fellow classmates at DuPont Tyler Middle School.
The seventh grader allegedly said he would bring a gun to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to police.
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The middle schooler was charged in juvenile court with making a threat of mass violence and false reporting.
“Threats against schools, special events and businesses are taken very seriously,” MNPD said.
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