Wall Teen Disciplined After Snapchat Rifle Photo Sparks Investigation

A Wall Township High School student’s Snapchat photo that included a rifle and the text “Everyone come to school early tomorrow” has been disciplined by school officials after police determined he did not plan to harm anyone, township police said Wednesday.

Wall Township police and the township Board of Education were notified Tuesday evening of the Snapchat post, created by a student at the high school, Detective Lt. Pete Lokerson said.

Police investigating the posting determined the photo was that of an airsoft plastic toy gun, he said, and determined the student had not intent to plan or cause any harm, Lokerson said.

The boy was taken into custody by Wall Township police, processed at headquarters and released to the custody of a parent, Lokerson said.

The Wall Township School District has taken appropriate disciplinary action, he said.