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Sumter 13-year-old Girl Threatens to 'Shoot the School Down,' Deputies Say

Deputies say no students were ever in any danger from the threat, and no weapon was found.

Sumter County deputies say a 13-year-old girl wrote on a bathroom floor that she would 'shoot the school down,' but they don't think she intended to carry out the threat.

The incident happened Monday at Chestnut Oaks Middle School Monday.

According to officers, other students saw the writing and reported it to school officials. Surveillance camera video also led officers to suspect the girl.

Deputies say she later admitted to writing the message, but officers found no credibility to the threat.

Her parent were contacted and she was released back to their custody. Deputies say no students were ever in any danger from the threat, and no weapon was found.

“Although we don’t believe this student had the ability to carry out this threat, we take all threats seriously,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. “Through the quick action and cooperation with school officials, our investigators were able to identify the student involved and bring this case to a close. Because of her age, it will be up to the family court system to determine what happens to this student.”

Deputies will petition family court for a charge of disturbing schools for the girl.

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