Charges are pending against a juvenile who allegedly made a “threat of violence directed at students from Union Pines High School,” according to a press release from Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields Thursday.
The sheriff’s office, Moore County Schools Police, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are working together after shooting threats were made over social media toward students at Union Pines High School and Southern Middle School.
“During the early morning hours of November 17, 2022, sheriff’s investigators along with the Sheriff’s Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Aberdeen, North Carolina, where they identified a juvenile responsible for making the threat,” said Fields regarding a shooting threat at Union Pines High School. “Due to the age of the juvenile, charges are pending coordination with the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.”
Late Wednesday evening, in a press release from the school district, officials said the two school principals notified parents Wednesday regarding the threats.
“Union Pines High School and Southern Middle School have both experienced threats of gun violence over the last two days,” said the school district in the news release. “Parents were notified of these incidents by respective principals earlier today.
“In the case of Southern Middle, there was one threat made that was investigated and deemed to be not credible. Aberdeen Police will provide additional law enforcement presence tomorrow in an abundance of caution.
“In the case of Union Pines, there have been three separate threats of gun violence. One from yesterday was investigated and deemed not credible. One from today was investigated and a student was identified and that situation is being addressed. The third threat received late today is currently being investigated by school administration and law enforcement. Additional law enforcement will be on campus tomorrow as well.
“Each situation is handled according to the Student Code of Conduct and North Carolina criminal law. Please know that our administration, faculty and staff work diligently everyday to ensure the safety and well being of our students. That will always remain our top priority. Please refer any immediate questions to your school.”
Parents expressed concerned over social media about the late notification of the shooting threats toward Union Pines High School.
This comes on the heels of a threat last month at Crain’s Creek Middle School where a student allegedly threatened to bring a weapon to school. The school district said there was no immediate threat to students or staff at the school.
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