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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 16-year-old student has been apprehended following allegations of threatening violence at DeLand High School, as reported by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
The authorities stated that the teenager “made a poor decision” by sending menacing messages via Instagram and text on Monday. He further intensified the situation by informing a group chat of his intentions to attack the school.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that investigators swiftly traced the messages back to the teenager, identifying him as the individual responsible.
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The young suspect was subsequently detained and now faces a felony charge for making written threats of violence.
Deputies said he was taken into custody and is facing a felony charge of making written threats to kill.
News 6 is not naming or showing the teen’s face due to his age.
The investigation remains active.
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