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15-year-old arrested after allegedly threatening to bring gun to Shawnee County school

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local teen is under arrest Thursday after allegedly threatening to bring a firearm to a Shawnee County school.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy/school resource officer received information regarding a possible threat to a local school on Aug. 28. Law enforcement investigating the situation found a 15-year-old student allegedly made threatening comments about bringing a firearm to the school.

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The sheriff’s office arrested the student on a charge of criminal threat. Law enforcement then transported the student to the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center.

“We take all threats to our schools seriously and we will continue to thoroughly investigate each of these incidents,” said Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill. “These types of crimes are extremely serious and may result in criminal charges.”

The sheriff’s office said this incident is still under investigation. Auburn-Washburn School District spokeswoman Jessica Roberts told 27 News the student attended the Tallgrass Student Learning Center.

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