A South Florida 15-year-old is facing charges for allegedly threatening in a group chat to "shoot up" a Pembroke Pines high school, police said Thursday.
The student, a 10th grader at South Broward High School, was taken into custody on a felony charge of electronic threats to kill, according to Pembroke Pines Police.
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WATCH HEREOfficials said the student made the threats against Charles W. Flanagan High School in a Snapchat group chat with other students.
One of the students, who was alarmed by the threat, then contacted 911, police said.
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Officers responded to the teen's home and took him into custody. He was transported to a juvenile center.
Although the threat was isolated, police provided additional patrols at Flanagan High School. The campus remained safe and secure.
