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Boy arrested in school threats

Student used name of teacher, another student to make threats

RITZVILLE — A 14-year-old is facing at least one charge of threats to bomb or injure property following social media posts to shoot classmates and blow up schools.

The boy was arrested today, Oct. 22, following an investigation into the threats reportedly found on social media last night.

The threats prompted school officials to close campuses today. Police also called in a bomb-sniffing dog. This evening, law enforcement officials remain at some of the school campuses.

Police have not identified the boy, citing Revised Code of Washington 13.50.050. His name will become public as part of super...

 

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