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11-year-old arrested for social media threat against Pinellas Park Middle School

On January 29, 2024, deputies arrested a Pinellas County Schools student for Written Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting. 

Deputies state that the 11-year-old male student sent text messages to another student regarding conducting a school shooting that would take place at Pinellas Park Middle School. Additionally, he sent the student a photo of what appeared to be an AR-15. 

During the investigation, He initially denied sending any text messages but later admitted that it was a joke. According to deputies, a BB gun was located that resembled an AR-15. 

He was arrested and charged with one count of Written Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting. 

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to keeping our schools, our children, and our community safe. Anyone with information on any threats is asked to notify the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (727) 582-6200 or via https://getfortifyfl.com/

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