Calgary police have charged a 15-year-old boy for making online threats against a school and the safety of students and staff.
Police say they became aware of the threats made on social media towards a Calgary high school just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2013.
After an investigation, police charged a 15-year-old male student with possession of a weapon, threats and extortion.
He cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with information about serious threats to the safety of other people is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
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