FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Frisco Police Department investigating a social media post that made threats of possible violence at several middle school campuses within Frisco ISD on Monday.
The threat came in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets and a shots-fired scare at Stonebriar Mall.
Nine people, including the shooter, were killed in the massacre and at least seven others were injured.
After responding to Stonebriar, Frisco police said they found no evidence of gunshots inside the mall. Investigators said a group of teenagers gathered inside Stonebriar and began running and screaming, causing a panic.
In an email to parents, District Superintendent Doctor Mike Waldrip addressed the social media threat circulating amongst students and parents.
“After this past weekend’s events at the Allen Outlet Mall, and an incident at Stonebriar Mall, we understand that safety concerns are high in our community, especially when it comes to our students. Student absences will be excused tomorrow across the District,” said the email.
He then asked parents to speak with their children: “We are asking you to please speak with your students about how what they say, written or verbal, even as a joke, is taken seriously by Frisco ISD and the police department; students will be disciplined and charged by the law accordingly.”
The email also noted that making threats to a school or student body can result in a maximum third-degree felony charge with a punishment of two to ten years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
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