LARGO, Fla. – A Largo High School student was arrested on Saturday, January 25th, after making a threatening post on Instagram.
The 14-year-old student, identified as Nour Said, was taken into custody out of state in Maryland on Sunday and charged with Threatening Communications or Threats of Mass Shooting.
The incident began when Largo Police Officers responded to a call regarding a social media post threatening to shoot up Largo High School.
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A thorough investigation led to the identification of Said as the source of the post.
The Largo Police Department takes all school threats seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety of students. They urge anyone with information about any threats to contact them immediately at 727-587-6730 or https://getfortifyfl.com/.
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