OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A 15-year-old student has been arrested after she threatened to shoot up her junior high school in Oakland County.
The incident occurred on Thursday (April 4) shortly before 11 a.m. at Clarkston Junior High School.
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Officials say the 15-year-old girl, who is a Pontiac native, left a note in a bathroom at the school on Waldon Road in Independence Township.
Police say she is being held in Oakland County Children’s Village.
The teen was accused of domestic terrorism as she was named in an Oakland County juvenile court petition with domestic terrorism for threatening to shoot up her school.
“This particular threat was deemed to be non-credible, but we will always fully Investigate and seek to hold the perpetrator accountable,” said Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “I appreciate the work and diligence of our team.”
A boy discovered the note, which he said was written on a paper towel. The boy then reported his discovery to school officials, who notified the school resource officer.
The 15-year-old girl will remain at Children’s Village until a hearing is held on April 18.
A request was made to have her be placed on a tether, but it was denied on Friday, April 5, during a hearing as a juvenile court referee determined that she was a flight risk and a danger to society.
Officials say students and staff members were in secure mode for about an hour. Sheriff’s deputies thoroughly examined the building to determine the threat’s credibility before relaxing the no-movement mode. Classes continued, and students were dismissed at the usual time.
Further investigation of the student revealed that she had no access to a gun, and her parents did not own any firearms.