Manning teen arrested after threatening to shoot students on first day of school
RCMP seized seven firearms from a Manning home following the arrest, which came after the school district helped identify the suspect.
Why it matters
The swift arrest and firearm seizure highlight how school threats are being treated with urgency by police and school officials in the region.
A 16-year-old is in custody after Manning RCMP learned a student had threatened to shoot other students on the first day of school. Mounties began investigating with help from the Peace River School District, gathering statements that led them to identify the suspect.
On Monday, Aug. 25, RCMP executed a search warrant at a Manning residence, seizing seven firearms. The teen was arrested on one count of uttering threats, pending Crown approval.
Manning Detachment Commander Sergeant Gavin Ool said threats to children are taken very seriously and RCMP worked with the school district to assist the investigation and review safety measures. He encouraged the public to always report threats to allow police to fully investigate.
Peace River School District superintendent Dr. Jeff Thompson said student and staff safety remains an unwavering priority for the division and expressed gratitude for the swift RCMP response. No further details were released.
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