Students Arrested for School Threats in California

Three middle school children, not enrolled at Parker School, were arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening after posting a TikTok video mentioning a shooting on campus. The school's Head, Steven Dunn, stated that the video was perceived as a joke but reported it to police for the safety of students after it was shared by a Parker student. Meanwhile, in California's Central Valley, multiple students were arrested amid a spike in online threats against schools, including a Modesto High School student who posted a threat alongside a gun photo and a 13-year-old girl from Manteca who threatened specific students. Although no credible violence occurred, law enforcement emphasized the serious nature of the threats, which are part of a broader trend of social media hoaxes. In Sacramento, three students faced charges for bringing weapons to schools, unrelated to the social media threats, highlighting ongoing concerns around school safety. Authorities continue to investigate and urge vigilance in addressing any threats made online.