The photos, according to police, show the boys holding real or fake guns and included text that read, “we’re finally going to shoot some (explicit).” The boys are being charged as juveniles for a hate crime.
The photos, according to police, show the boys holding real or fake guns and included text that read, “we’re finally going to shoot some ” and “slaves ran away.”
Sheriff’s deputies and school resource officers responded to the school Wednesday morning as soon as they learned about the threats.Deputies questioned the boys with their parents or guardians, searched their bedrooms and accounted for all the firearms.“They threatened to commit a crime of assault, so they’re threatening assault by the wording in the post against the African American community,” Lt. Jason Deater with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said.
Frederick County officials say the students are prohibited from entering the campus until the investigation is complete.
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