9th-grader made gun threat at Pontiac High School Tuesday afternoon

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PONTIAC, Mich. – A ninth-grade student made a gun threat at Pontiac High School on Tuesday afternoon, said the Oakland County Sheriff's office. 

While working on a group project in class, the 14-year-old boy yelled out “I’m going to bring a gun to school tomorrow, Miss Burleson. Now you must report it," police said.

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The teacher notified the assistant principal, who notified the school liaison officer. The student's parents were contacted and agreed to meet with the assistant principal, the officer and the ninth-grader. 

According to the Sheriff's office, the student admitted that he and a friend spoke about the gun threat incident earlier in the day. 

The ninth-grader will remain in custody pending his hearing on Wednesday, May 9.


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