12-year-old arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Nashville middle school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. October 6 2023 A 12-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Police said a student tip led to the arrest of the 12-year-old, who made a threat to fellow classmates at DuPont Tyler Middle School.
The seventh grader allegedly said he would bring a gun to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to police.
The middle schooler was charged in juvenile court with making a threat of mass violence and false reporting.
“Threats against schools, special events and businesses are taken very seriously,” MNPD said.
