Former pupil arrested after Instagram risk in opposition to Murrieta faculty

Police arrested a teenage former pupil who allegedly made an Instagram risk in opposition to a Murrieta center faculty.

Officers realized round 11:19 p.m. Saturday that an Instagram consumer made threats in opposition to Warm Springs Middle School, in accordance with a information launch from the Murrieta Police Department.

School useful resource officers responded and realized the threats got here from a 13-year-old former pupil.

Police served a search warrant on the teen’s dwelling. They arrested the teenager on suspicion of creating the threats and seized 4 firearms that belonged to a member of the family, who was not recognized by police.

Police consider there isn’t a ongoing risk to the varsity, however stated they are going to be “further vigilant” throughout the faculty week forward and plan to have extra employees at Warm Springs Middle School and different faculties as vital.