Boone County HS Student Accused Of Making Threatening Social Media Post

The post wasn't directed towards the school, but it was concerning enough for parents to alert deputies.

(Boone County, Ky.) – Another high school student from northern Kentucky has been charged with making a potentially threatening post on social media.

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies seized a weapon from a 15-year-old Boone County High School student after a threatening message was posted to Snapchat on Tuesday night, reports Local 12-WKRC.

Concerned parents notified deputies of the message that showed the boy with a weapon, asking if anyone had bullets. Deputies quickly tracked down the teen and seized the firearm. 

The 15-year-old is charged with Disorderly Conduct and is currently in the custody of his father.

Boone County Schools released the following statement:

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