Student at South Iredell HS charged with felony following school threat, officials say

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A student at South Iredell High School has been charged with a felony after a school threat, according to officials.

“Threats of school violence will not be tolerated in the Iredell-Statesville Schools,” said Superintendent Jeff James. “The safety of our students is our number one priority. Our goal as it relates to campus safety is to work collaboratively with law enforcement to swiftly remove any credible threats. We will address these situations to the fullest extent of the law.”

Police charged the student with one felony count of false report of mass violence on educational property.

“Due to the quick response of our school resource officer and school administration, we are fortunate that no incident occurred other than a threat,” said Lieutenant Darrin Payne, Interim Chief of the Troutman Police Department. “Our officers promptly addressed the threat in order to keep our schools, students, and staff safe.”

No other details have been released at this point. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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