HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla.- A 15-year-old Gaither High School student, Larenn Olsson, was arrested on Monday, after admitting to investigators that she threatened to shoot up her school via an Instagram post.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s School Threat Assessment and Response Team responded to the school around 10:30 a.m. and took Olsson into custody without incident.
Olsson is facing charges of Written or Electronic Threat to Conduct a Mass Shooting or Act of Terrorism, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
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“Today, on the first day back to school, we faced a concerning situation where a student made a violent threat on social media. I am deeply disappointed that such behavior surfaced on what should have been a positive and safe start to the school year,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “However, I want to express my sincere gratitude for our detectives swift and decisive actions. Their professionalism and vigilance ensured the situation was handled promptly, keeping our schools and community safe.”
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate this incident.
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