Man Arrested for Threatening Mass Shootings at Multiple Charlotte Schools

Drew Owens, a 31-year-old man from Charlotte, has been arrested for sending a series of threatening emails and letters to multiple local schools, including West Charlotte High School and Ardrey Kell High School, in which he discussed intentions to carry out mass shootings. Court records indicate that Owens, who has a history of mental illness and substance abuse, has been harassing family members and neighbors since being kicked out of his father's house in 2021. Police linked him to the threats through family tips and identified a pattern of escalating threatening behavior, including surveilling homes and photographing his father's vehicle at school. The threats have prompted heightened security measures at the affected schools, though parents expressed concern over not being informed of the situation. Owens has been charged with multiple counts of communicating threats and is currently held on a $10,000 secured bond, with his next court appearance scheduled. The investigation continues as authorities assess the potential risk to students and staff.