FORT MILL, S.C. — A 16-year-old student at Fort Mill High School student was charged Thursday after police said he posted a cryptic message on Instagram that many saw as a threat.
Authorities said the male student was seeking attention, when he sent a message talking about beginning a legacy and telling Fort Mill to “get ready tomorrow.”
A 16-yr-old male student at Fort Mill High is charged with disturbing schools following a cryptic Instagram post, some perceived as a threat
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 16, 2017
Fort Mill student do not have class Friday, and the student said he didn’t mean any harm. He is charged with disturbing schools.
Police said there was no direct threat to the school.
Fort Mill High School’s principal sent this message to families with students at the school:
Dear FM Families,
There has been much conversation about a recent Instagram message with a veiled reference to harm being done to our students or school. This information came to us earlier in the week, at which time our Assistant Principals and School Resource Officer immediately began an investigation. This morning we have identified the author of the Instagram posts and continue working through our discipline process with the student responsible. Our school continues to be safe. Safety remains our first priority each day.
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