16-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting Threat Against Cedar Hill High School
CEDAR HILL, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Authorities in Cedar Hill arrested a 16-year-old student in connection to a shooting threat made against Cedar Hill High School Thursday evening.
Police notified Cedar Hill ISD police about the school shooting threat made on social media and found where the message came from.
Last night Cedar Hill Police Department notified Cedar Hill ISD Police of a school shooting threat made to CHHS. They identified the location of where it originated and have a plan to apprehend those they believe are involved. Extra security will be on duty at CHHS.
— Cedar Hill ISD (@cedarhillisd) December 14, 2018
"Thank you to the officers who worked quickly to identify the location. CHISD takes these matters seriously. Those responsible will receive consequences," the school district tweeted. "Parents, talk to your children about safety. If they see something, they should say something."
Thank you to the officers who worked quickly to identify the location. CHISD takes these matters seriously. Those responsible will receive consequences. Parents, talk to your children about safety. If they see something, they should say something. We value your partnership.
— Cedar Hill ISD (@cedarhillisd) December 14, 2018
The district said it will press charges of terroristic threat.