COLUMBUS – A 16-year-old Hilliard Darby High School student is facing a felony charge of inducing panic after authorities after police say he tried to buy a gun and made threats.
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Police were alerted to the threats by school staff and detained the boy.
Students were never in any immediate danger of harm, but police said the situation “had the potential to develop into something much worse.”
“We are blessed to live in a community with such a strong partnership with our law enforcement officials. We have complete confidence and trust that our local police will continue to work in partnership with us to keep our students safe,” Superintendent John Marschhausen said in a statement sent to parents.
Police credit a “see something, say something” attitude that has been embraced by community members with bringing the threat to light quickly.
Officers say this is not the first time the school district has had issue with this student, according to WBNS 10-TV.