Teen charged following social media threat toward Dunkirk school
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old juvenile was charged with making a threat of mass harm after an online threat toward Dunkirk High School was posted to Snapchat, the Dunkirk Police Department announced.
Police said they were made aware of the threat on Sunday, Dec. 8. Dunkirk officers collaborated with Dunkirk school officials and the local FBI office in an investigation. The 15-year-old Dunkirk boy was charged as a result.
He is set to appear in family court at a later date.
If you are a witness of suspicious activity in the area, you are encouraged to report the activity to Dunkirk police at (716) 363-0313.
Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.