Social media threat to Central Cabarrus High School leads to increased security
Central Cabarrus High School in Concord increased security Monday after a social media threat was made Saturday. The threat was shared by more than 1,500 people.
On Tuesday, police announced that court petitions — a document that initiates the court process for juveniles — have been issued for two of the teens involved.
An image of two teens, one masked and pointing a gun at a camera, the other smiling, was posted to social media with the caption “for all my fellow friends who go to central cab don’t die!” The image was then shared again by others on Instagram and Snapchat.
Cabarrus County Schools officials became aware on Saturday of the “concerning video” posted on social media, said Philip Furr, spokesperson for Cabarrus County Schools.
Following the post, Cabarrus County Schools released a statement to Queen City News saying an investigation is ongoing and the school has worked with police to identify the teens in the photo.
“Out of an abundance of caution, additional officers were present at Central Cabarrus High School today,” school officials said. “School safety and security is a top priority for our school district and our local law enforcement partners. Members of our safety team constantly communicate to maximize school safety and limit disruptions on our campuses.”
After an investigation, Concord Police discovered the identity of the two students responsible for having the firearm on school property and also on a school bus, according to a Tuesday news release by the department.
The juvenile petitions for both teens were issued through the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice for possession of weapons on campus or educational property, a class I felony, the release said.
This story was originally published April 3, 2023 at 4:07 PM.
