What's Being Done In Massachusetts To Punish Minors Who Make School Threats?

By Laura Haefeli, CBS Boston

September 19, 2024

WALTHAM - Nearly a dozen schools across Massachusetts have been the subject of violent threats in the past week and while there are penalties for making a threat, one question is are they tough enough.

"I want to be able to make sure my son is OK," said Ladeaina, who lives in Waltham with her 3-year-old, Canaan. They're interviewing at day cares and live across the street from McDevitt Middle School, where just days ago, a shooting threat forced police to surround the school.

"It does concern me," said Ladeaina.

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