Student Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Trumbull High: PD

TRUMBULL, CT — A 16-year-old female student was arrested March 14 after she threatened to "shoot up" Trumbull High School on social media, according to police.

Several concerned students and staff approached a school resource officer with evidence of the threat. Police immediately detained the suspected student, said Lt. Doug Smith, police spokesman. A photo of the student with a handgun was linked to the threat.

"Police then located a replica gun in the student’s home and determined it was the one from the posting but it was not a functioning firearm," Smith said.

The student was charged with threatening and breach of peace and was referred to juvenile court.

"The student was released to parents and there is an ongoing investigation to determine if others were involved," Smith said.

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