Millington, Tennessee — A 16-year-old was charged after allegedly making a bomb threat targeting a Millington school.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Feb. 26 after Millington Central Middle High School reported a bomb threat directed at the campus. School Resource Officers, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel, Tennessee Homeland Security, and Millington Police and Fire departments coordinated a response.
Authorities said students were safely secured in a separate area while officers conducted a thorough search of the campus.
Following the search, officials determined the threat was unfounded, according to the sheriff’s office.
Investigators with the sheriff’s office worked with Tennessee Homeland Security detectives to identify the person responsible for the threat. Officials said detectives located and apprehended a 16-year-old male suspected of making the threat.
On March 6, the teen was formally charged with making threats of mass violence against a school, according to authorities.
Sheriff’s officials praised the coordinated response among agencies and said protecting students and school staff remains a top priority.
“The safety of our students and schools is always our top priority,” Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner said in a statement. “We will not tolerate threats of violence and are committed to holding individuals accountable.”
School threat investigations can disrupt classes and campus operations while authorities secure the area and assess potential risks.
For students and young residents in the community, incidents like this can also lead to increased security measures and law enforcement presence at schools.
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