13-year-old arrested for threatening Visalia school, police say

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Friday, August 16, 2024
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VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A teenager has been arrested in Visalia after police say he threatened a school shooting.

Authorities say they were informed of a video that showed a 13-year-old student threatening to "shoot up" Ridge Middle School.

The student claimed in the video that it would happen on Friday.

Authorities arrested the 13-year-old at his home.

No other threats were found towards the school. More law enforcement is now being placed at Visalia Unified schools.