Walton County, Fla. (WDNews) — A teenager from Florala, Ala., is facing charges after authorities say a threatening social media post targeting a school student surfaced early Friday morning.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the post included a photo of a gun along with a written threat involving a student at Paxton School. Investigators quickly identified the suspect as a 16-year-old Florala resident who also attends the school.
Authorities said the teen was taken into custody in Walton County before the start of the school day.
Sheriff Michael Adkinson said threats involving schools are treated with urgency and will not be tolerated.
“The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority,” said Adkinson. “Any threat made toward a school, whether online or in person, will be taken seriously and investigated fully. We will continue working closely with the Walton County School District to ensure our children and employees are protected.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
