Miami Carol City High School Student Arrested After Social Media Threat

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A student from a Miami Gardens high school was arrested after police received a tip about a threat against another student.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools confirmed a threat was made on social media targeting another Miami Carol City Senior High School student.

That tip led school police to find a gun in a 14-year-old student's backpack. He was taken into custody and the gun was confiscated.

School officials said they are grateful for the quick action the police and administrators made to avoid a " potentially tragic situation."

"The admirable and selfless actions of someone who reported this concerning social media post, along with the quick thinking of Schools Police and administration, averted a potentially tragic situation. We are grateful for engaged and responsible individuals who continue to put the safety and well-being of students above all else," said school district spokeswoman Daisy Gonzalez-Diego in a statement.

On Thursday, the teen waived his first appearance in juvenile court, his family was not present.