WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenager has been arrested after making threats directed at multiple schools in the District via social media.
On Thursday evening, at approximately 8:00 p.m., authorities were alerted to an Instagram post that featured images of weapons alongside a list of D.C. schools. As a precautionary measure, a heightened police presence was implemented at schools across the city.
By Friday morning, following an investigation, a 15-year-old male from Brandywine, Maryland, was charged with making threats to kidnap or injure a person. According to investigators, the teen had found the image online and recirculated it with modified text targeting District schools. It was confirmed that the teen did not possess any firearms.
Authorities emphasized the seriousness with which they regard threats to schools and urged the community to report any suspicious activity. Emergency threats can be reported to 911, and anonymous tips can be sent via text to 50411.
- Teen Arrested Following Social Media Threats Against D.C. Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenager has been arrested after making threats directed at multiple schools in the District via social media.
On Thursday evening, at approximately 8:00 p.m., authorities were alerted to an Instagram post that featured images of weapons alongside a list of D.C. schools. As a precautionary measure, a heightened police presence was implemented at schools across the city.
By Friday morning, following an investigation, a 15-year-old male from Brandywine, Maryland, was charged with making threats to kidnap or injure a person. According to investigators, the teen had found the image online and recirculated it with modified text targeting District schools. It was confirmed that the teen did not possess any firearms.
Authorities emphasized the seriousness with which they regard threats to schools and urged the community to report any suspicious activity. Emergency threats can be reported to 911, and anonymous tips can be sent via text to 50411.
- Two critically injured in double shooting in Philadelphia on Germantown Avenue
PHILADELPHIA — Two people were critically injured in a double shooting Sunday night in the city’s 25th District, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. on the 3000 block of Germantown Avenue.
The first victim, a 20-year-old male, was shot once in the neck and once in the foot. He was transported to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle and is in critical but stable condition, police said.
The second victim, a 20-year-old female, sustained a gunshot wound to the back of the head. She was transported to Temple University Hospital by Medic 22 and is also in critical but stable condition.
No weapons were recovered at the scene, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are holding the scene for further investigation.
Police have not released additional information as the investigation remains ongoing.
- Philadelphia Cops Overrun, One Officer Injured as Lawless Teen Meet Turns Violent
Philadelphia saw a chaotic weekend as over 200 vehicles took over city streets, engaging in dangerous, illegal activities. The gatherings, described by authorities as unruly and reckless, involved teens participating in drifting stunts, launching fireworks, starting trash fires, and damaging police property.
The mayhem resulted in one injured police officer and five damaged police vehicles.
Videos of the incidents show individuals jumping on police cruisers with officers still inside.
NEW: Over 200 vehicles wreak havoc across Philadelphia over the weekend.
One police officer was injured and 5 police cars were damaged during the illegal gatherings.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 23, 2024Philadelphia Deputy Commissioner Mike Cram voiced his frustration, noting the participants seemed more focused on causing as much chaos as possible rather than considering their own or others’ safety. “They don’t care about your safety, their own safety. It’s just about how much chaos we can cause,” he said.
Despite police efforts, which included issuing citations and making a few arrests, the size and scope of the gatherings made it difficult to fully control the situation. This incident is part of a growing trend of dangerous street takeovers happening in cities across the U.S., raising concerns about public safety and law enforcement’s ability to handle such large, spontaneous gatherings.
