Threats To Fairfax High Prompt Search For Suspect: Police UPDATE

UPDATE: The suspect has turned himself in to police.

FAIRFAX, VA—Police have found rifle ammunition in the home of a man who threatened Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, via social media nearly two weeks ago, according to Fairfax City Police. Officials, who describe the man as armed and dangerous, initially announced the threat late last week.

He's identified as Ishmael O'Brien Lionel Harrison, 18, who's wanted for one count of threats so commit serious bodily harm to persons on school property and one count of possession of child pornography. He's described as 5-7, 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He's said to drive a black 2002 two-door Acura with plate No. VYZ-8467.

Police say the threats happened Feb. 21. After that, according to police chief Carl Pardiny:

". . .Harrison was one of several potential individuals who were investigated. We conducted interviews and found no evidence of firearms at that time. Initially, the suspect cooperated with police (but as) the investigation continued, we obtained new information that provided probable cause to secure search-and-arrest warrants for Mr. Harrison. Upon executing the search warrant on Friday, March 2, we found rifle ammunition at this residence.

"With that new information, combined with the fact that he threatened harm to police and others, and he is evading arrest, we consider him armed and dangerous. We do not want the community or the police to nonchalantly approach him. He is actively evading arrest, and he threatened to harm police."

Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-385-7924.

Photo: Fairfax City Police