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3 Arrested In Middle School Shooting Threat

According to multiple reports, three boys, ages 12, 13 and 14, were arrested by Milwaukee police Wednesday morning.

Wedgewood Park International School, a public middle school, is located on Milwaukee's south side.
Wedgewood Park International School, a public middle school, is located on Milwaukee's south side. (Image Via Google Street Map)

MILWAUKEE, WI — Another day brings news of another school-related threat - this time in Milwaukee.

According to multiple reports, three boys, ages 12, 13 and 14, were arrested by Milwaukee police on Wednesday on suspicion of making terrorist threats on social media directed toward their school, Wedgewood Park International School, a public middle school located at 6506 W. Warnimont Ave., on Milwaukee's south side.

According to a FOX 6 report, police learned of a shooting threat at just before midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 3. After an investigation, police tracked down the youths and made the arrest.

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