EASTPOINTE, Mich. – An Eastpointe father is facing charges after threatening to shoot up an elementary school over his child missing snack time.
Police say none of the students in the class received snack time, and his child wasn’t singled out.
David Scott, Jr., 43, was arraigned on the charges of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a five-year felony), making an intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school, school employees or students (a one-year misdemeanor) and disorderly person, obscene conduct (a 90-day misdemeanor). He is also being charged as a fourth-offense habitual offender.
Police responded to Pleasantview Elementary in Eastpointe at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, after receiving a report of a parent making threats.
First-grader’s dad threatened to ‘air the place out’
When they arrived, they learned a first-grader’s father, identified as Scott, was upset that his child didn’t get a snack time, according to Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish. You can watch the full interview with Holish in the video at the top of this article.
Scott allegedly was outside the school at dismissal time, with teachers, kids and other parents around, and used profanities while making threats.
Holish said Scott made threats against the school, personnel and a teacher, saying that he was going to return to the school the next day and “air the place out,” which is a common term that means to shoot up the place.
Child wasn’t singled out, police say
The child wasn’t singled out, according to Holish.
“Our understanding is that nobody in class got the snack time after recess,” Holish said, explaining that the kids had lunch time, but none of them had an additional snack time.
During the investigation, police learned that a previous teacher used to allow extra snack time, but a new teacher does not.
“By no means was the student singled out,” Holish said. “The whole class did not get a snack time.”
Holish said the police department has seen threats posted on social media that are often connected to students who want to have school canceled, but he’s never seen a threat like this before over a child’s snack time.
“Any threats, whether people just believe they are venting or airing their grievances or not, we will take completely serious,” said Holish. “We will investigate right away, especially in this day and age, unfortunately, where school shootings are so prevalent.”
Dad arrested
Holish said police responded to the school immediately, and Scott was arrested within two hours.
When police searched his home, they found multiple rounds of ammunition.
Scott was arraigned on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe.
He was issued a $150,000, cash/surety bond, no 10% and was ordered to have a mental health evaluation.
If Scott is released, he must wear a GPS tether, stay in the state of Michigan and avoid non-prescription drugs and alcohol.
He also cannot have any contact with the school, the teacher, or any employees.
Next court dates
Scott’s probable cause conference is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2025, and his preliminary examination is set for Nov. 12, 2025.
School statement
The following statement was released on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025:
“During dismissal yesterday, a parent confronted a Pleasantview Elementary staff member, shouting and using inappropriate language while making threats in front of students, families, and staff. This individual also made a serious threat to return and harm the school community.
As a precaution, Eastpointe Police officers have been present in the area around Pleasantview today to provide additional support and reassurance to our school community. Additional ECS staff were also present at Pleasantview this morning to ensure a safe and smooth arrival for all students.
While this individual is in custody, students will have indoor recess today as an additional precaution and for additional peace of mind for our families and staff. Otherwise, the school day has continued as normal at Pleasantview.
This type of threatening behavior is unacceptable. Eastpointe Community Schools takes all threats to our schools, our students, and our staff incredibly seriously, and we will not tolerate this kind of behavior at our schools.
We are grateful for the quick response of the Eastpointe Police Department and for the calm and professionalism of our staff during the incident. Eastpointe Community Schools remains committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student, every day, and we appreciate the staff and families who partner with us daily to make that possible."
Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson