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Gilbert High School Student Charged for Shooting Threats

The male suspect is charged with disturbing schools, harassment and breach of peace.

Lexington, SC (WLTX) - A Gilbert High School freshman, who investigators say threatened to shoot classmates and their family members, is in custody.

Lexington County Sheriff's Department investigators reportedly detained the male suspect at his home Tuesday night after they were made aware of certain comments and social media posts.

“Gilbert High administrators notified our school resource officer about the threats Tuesday afternoon after three students related details of what the suspect had said and posted to social media,” said Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. “These threats are always taken seriously and this is an example of how a strong relationship between administration and the SRO creates a level of safety and protection on a campus.”

The suspect is charged with disturbing schools, harassment and breach of peace, and being held by the SCDJJ. His identity won't be released because he is under the age of 17.

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