Child's social media gun emoji prompts school threat report, Jessup MD
Police were notified of a possible threat at Patuxent Valley Middle School after an 11-year-old posted a gun-related emoji on social media. The child was with his parents in the school office.
Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
Permission to hold a threat at Patuxent Valley Middle School, in reference to an 11-year-old who used a 10-32[1] emoji on social media. He's in the office with his parents.
Permission to hold a threat at Patuxent Valley Middle School, in reference to an 11-year-old who used a 10-32[1] emoji on social media. He's in the office with his parents.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-32: Person with a gun/armed subject
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Location mentioned:
Near Vollmerhausen Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
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