A 14-year-old girl has been charged after a threat at a school in Hamilton.
Police said on Wednesday they were investigating several threats against schools in the area. They released little details about the threats, but letters to parents from Hamilton-Wentworth’s school board said at least one threat was “shooting-related” and a pellet gun was confiscated in another incident.
“A student brought a pellet gun to our school, which is strictly forbidden,” the letter said.
“The item has not been used. The students were not in danger. The staff immediately addressed the situation and complied with the protocols for safe schools. The police visited our school to provide support. “
Police said on Thursday that additional threats had been made in other schools.
“The threats are similar and include written communications in school buildings,” officials said.
Police say the teen was accused of an accident after threats were made at St. Mary’s Catholic High School. Jean de Brebeuf near Rymal Road and Upper Sherman Avenue.
“Police take incidents such as these very seriously and will continue to work closely with school boards to help identify those responsible and bring appropriate criminal charges when a suspect (s) is identified,” officials said in a press release. , published on Thursday.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information is invited to contact the police at 905-546-4925.
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