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Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for sending a message threatening school violence late last night.  

Detectives say yesterday a Herndon Magnet School student sent the message over a popular social media platform to another student about violence at the school. The student who received the messages, in concern of school safety, told a concerned adult and word of the threat quickly spread through the school community.

During their investigation, detectives were able to identify the student that made the threat. Contact was made with the student’s parents late last night. The student was arrested and charged with one count of Menacing. Detectives released the student to the care of their parents.  

School officials say while this case is ongoing, the student will not be allowed on campus.  

Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Caddo Parish School administrators are encouraging parents to discuss responsible social media use with their children and to report any messages that contains threats of violence of any kind. The message of “if you see something, say something” still applies. Authorities also want to remind the public that all threat are taken seriously, and that any individual found making a threat will face strict consequences.