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HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A teenager is facing charges for allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a Westmoreland County school.

According to police, a 13-year-old male Wendover Middle School student was charged on Monday.

The teen is accused of making verbal and written threats, in which he said he'd carry out a mass shooting at an unknown date and time.

The teen also threatened to shoot a teenage female.

He has since been charged with two counts of terroristic threats and is being held at the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center.

In a letter to parents, Superintendent Tammy S. Wolicki said an investigation began immediately when school officials learned about the threat.

"Student safety is a priority. Open lines of communication with our school community is necessary to promote a safe and secure learning environment for our students," Wolicki said.

Meanwhile, classes are canceled at the school today due to a reported break-in overnight.

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