Corona student detained after gun danger posted on Instagram

A trainee at a middle school in Corona was arrested Monday, March 13, after police stated he posted to Instagram an image of a gun together with the caption "Don't come to school tomorrow."

A parent who monitors their child's social media accounts found the message on their kid's phone, the Corona Police Department said. That child was not threatened straight nor did he publish the message, said Sgt. Jason Waldon, a department representative.

Authorities interviewed witnesses, viewed social media accounts and browsed a home. As a result, 2 reproduction pistols were found. The 14-year-old kid was detained on suspicion of making criminal risks and was booked into Juvenile Hall, authorities said.

Coincidentally, that trainee's school, Letha Raney, had set up an assembly for Wednesday when teachers, police and fellow students are scheduled to talk about the effects of making threats. A program entitled "Words Matter" will exist "to address the rise of hazards that we have actually seen throughout our nation toward other trainees and schools," primary Ana M. Luna wrote in a message to parents following the arrest.

The program is only two weeks old, stated Brittany Ritzi Foust, a Corona-Norco Unified district spokeswoman. It was created with the input of students, who said they wanted to discover about possible criminal charges from authorities and hear from the other trainees. Those students, hired from high schools, will talk about how these dangers, which are typically meant as jokes, affect their psychological well-being.

" I want to remind and assure our households that hazards of any kind towards our students or our school are not ignored," Luna composed. "The safety of our school is our top concern, and every hazard and rumor is completely investigated."

Trainees who make hazards might be suggested for expulsion, Luna stated. The trainees are transferred within the district. Trainees might also lose the privilege of taking part in extracurricular activities.

Cops ask anyone with details about a threat to a school to call 911, or 951-736-2330 if it is not an emergency.