Man Threatens School, Shoots Gun Nearby In NJ: Report

SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A man who threatened the community and shot a gun near the Southampton Township school complex was taken into custody, according to ABC.

Mark Cozens was charged with making terroristic threats after harassing school staff and caused the grounds to be put under a shelter-in-place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The school also postponed events like "Literacy Night" that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday night.

This comes after he was also arrested in October for recklessly shooting on his property which borders the school. His guns were then confiscated, NBC reported.

Skeletons with rifles decorated Cozens' yard for Halloween, and school officials told parents that he played loud music, sent disturbing emails, and drove through the school parking lot as he yelled at staff in the days around Oct. 31.

Patch has reached out to school leadership for more on how the district is responding and is yet to hear back.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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