APPOMATTOX, Va. (WFXR) – The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a teenager in connection with a threat to kill students of Appomattox County Public Schools on January 5.
The sheriff said on Sunday, a social media threat was received on TikTok. Through investigation, it was determined that a teenager allegedly threatened to “end the lives of many students during a school day.”
After working with school officials, a 16-year-old juvenile resident of Appomattox County was charged with a felony charge of Sending threats of death or bodily injury to a person.
The teenager is currently being held at the Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Center.
The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident, please call the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office at 434-352-2666.
“The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the citizens of our great County.” – Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.