Boy, 15, Threatens To Shoot Up MI HS Homecoming Dance: Police

TEMPERANCE, MI — A 15-year-old boy threatened to shoot up a homecoming dance at a high school in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Officials said they were notified of the threat toward Bedford High School in Temperance shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday.

Police, including Michigan State troopers immediately set up a security perimeter around the school's campus, according to police.

Officials determined the threat was made by a 15-year-old Toledo boy, according to police.

Officials talked to the boy's parents, who were at their home, according to police.

Investigators determined the boy made the threat amid a rift he was having with his ex-girlfriend, according to police.

Officials closely monitored the dance and the entire school campus to ensure the dance was not impacted, according to police.

Officials were still investigating the incident and asked anyone with information to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (734) 240-7530 or OK2SAY at 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729).