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12-year-old student arrested for alleged threats at Saint Mary Catholic School

A 12-year-old student was arrested Monday on a felony charge after allegedly threatening to shoot another student and bring a gun to Saint Mary Catholic School the next day, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. Following an extensive investigation and after obtaining statements, police took the student into custody on a felony charge. […]

Jared Williams

A 12-year-old student was arrested Monday on a felony charge after allegedly threatening to shoot another student and bring a gun to Saint Mary Catholic School the next day, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department.

Fort Walton Beach police officers responded to the school at 110 Robinwood Drive SW at approximately 3:06 p.m. on August 12, 2024. School administrative staff reported the threats to the authorities.

Following an extensive investigation and after obtaining statements, police took the student into custody on a felony charge.

Saint Mary Catholic School administrators have expelled the student in response to the incident.

The criminal investigation remains active and ongoing, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. Authorities stated they have a zero-tolerance policy for threats or acts of physical violence on school grounds.

The police department is urging anyone with information about this incident or other related incidents to contact them at (850) 833-9546.

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