Winnipeg, Manitoba – A youth was arrested and charged after alleged threats targeting a North End elementary school, prompting a police investigation.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers with the Major Crimes Unit arrested the youth on Monday, February 10, following threats reported February 3 involving a school in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.
Police said the information was reported shortly after the threat was made, and investigators identified a suspect during the course of their inquiry. The youth was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities said no physical threats were discovered at the school, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The youth faces a charge of Utter Threats — Cause Death or Bodily Harm and was released on an undertaking. A court appearance is scheduled for a later date.
Winnipeg police stated they take threats against schools seriously and investigate all reports to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the broader community.
School-related threats can cause disruption for families and students across the area, particularly in busy residential neighborhoods like the North End.
Police encourage anyone with information about threats directed at schools to contact the Winnipeg Police Service non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers. In emergencies, call 911.
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