The incident at Copiague Middle School unfolded when a 12-year-old boy posted a photo of a gun on Instagram, leading to an immediate police response and the cancellation of all classes for the day. Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon informed families about the situation, emphasizing that safety was the highest priority and that threats would be thoroughly investigated. While the boy was arrested, a search of his home revealed no weapons. Community reactions highlighted concern and the impact of such threats on school safety.
A 12-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly making a threat of "mass harm" at Copiague Middle School after posting a photo of a gun on social media.
The school district prioritized safety, delaying the opening of the school and later canceling all classes in response to the threat.
Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon emphasized, "Student and staff safety is our highest priority," and stressed the seriousness of threats.
Parent Tyjia Carpenter described the gravity of the situation when his daughter informed him about the school's closure due to the threat.
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