16-Year-Old Charged With Making School Threat On Instagram

CHARLOTTE, NC — A 16-year-old female student has been charged because of her involvement in a threat against Phillip O. Berry Academy last week, according to CMPD.

The morning of December 17th, school officials contacted the School Resource Officer at Phillip O. Berry Academy in reference to a concerned parent receiving a message about a school threat. The school administrator informed the school resource officer that the specific threat was obtained from an Instagram post.

The school resource officer worked with Metro Division officers and detectives to speak with the witness who came forward. The 16-year-old was charged with making a false report concerning mass violence on educational property.

CMPD continues to urge parents to speak with their children and come forward with information that affects the safety and learning environment within any school. School Resource Officers will continue to work with school administration and utilize CMPD resources to thoroughly investigate all school-based threats.