LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - A 13-year-old girl now faces a felony charge after deputies said she threatened to kill classmates at a Lauderdale Lakes school.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the sixth grader posted a threat on Instagram Monday evening, saying students at Central Charter School would be killed. BSO said she gave two possible dates: Feb. 20 or Feb. 22.
BSO’s Violent Crimes Unit investigated the message, and the girl told deputies that her post was meant as a joke.
Deputies arrested the girl and charged her with felony intimidation.
BSO encourages the reporting of suspected threats by calling (954) 764-4357, or Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-8477. The agency says every threat will be investigated, and anyone found in violation of the law will be prosecuted.
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