Teen accused of threatening to “shoot up school” in SnapChat post | localmemphis.com

Investigators identified the teen who made and shared the post as a 14-year-old Brighton High student from Atoka. MEMPHIS, Tenn — A 14-year-old Atoka boy is charged after officials said he threatened to “shoot up” Brighton High School. Brighton, Tennessee, Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam posted information on what happened to Facebook. She said about 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, the Brighton High School Resource Officer learned about a SnapChat post where a teen threatened to “shoot up the school.” Investigators identified the teen who made and shared the post as a 14-year-old Brighton High student from Atoka. The mayor said after he was interviewed by Brighton Police, the teen was arrested and charged with making a threat of mass violence on school property. He was then released to his parents until a Juvenile Court hearing later in September. The mayor said the teen was removed from the school. 
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