Middle School Student Faces Charges for School Threat

A 13-year-old student was charged for making a threat of mass violence at a Nashville school.

A 13-year-old male student from McKissack Middle School in Nashville has been charged in Juvenile Court with making a threat of mass violence on school property. The incident occurred after the student became upset and threatened to shoot a staff member and other students.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) takes threats against schools, special events, and businesses very seriously. Individuals responsible for such threats, once identified, are subject to prosecution.

For more information on crime statistics and safety measures in Nashville, you can visit the MNPD’s various resources online, such as the Interactive Crime Maps and other community safety resources.

Related incidents in the area include arrests and charges in other cases such as sexual assault and exploitation, as well as community events like the Annual Season to Remember Service.

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Homicide Investigation in Hamilton Creek Area

A homicide investigation is ongoing after a man’s body was found with a gunshot wound at Hamilton Creek Recreation Area. Police are working to identify the victim and encourage the public to provide information via Crime Stoppers. This case is among several active investigations by the Nashville Police, including other shootings and burglaries. The department is also recognized for raising funds for the Nashville Children’s Alliance. More information can be found on Nashville’s Interactive Crime Maps via the website.