SCIO, Ore. — A 17-year-old student at Scio High School is facing charges of disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening a school shooting, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The incident occurred on April 28 at approximately 5:23 p.m., when authorities received a report about the alleged threat. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said the school’s principal contacted deputies after receiving an email from a teacher regarding a disturbing statement made by the student. According to the report, the student allegedly made threats to shoot people at the school.
In response, local deputies, Scio High School staff, and the student’s family quickly worked together to ensure there was no immediate danger to the school community. Authorities confirmed that the student had firearms in their home, but the weapons were secured in a locked safe that the student could not access. The firearms were later removed from the residence entirely.
The student, who has not been identified, reportedly admitted to making the threatening statements. However, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the student claimed the remarks were not meant to be taken seriously.
Despite the student’s insistence that the threat was not intended to cause harm, law enforcement acted swiftly, taking the student into custody on April 29. The teenager was subsequently transported to the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center and charged with first-degree disorderly conduct.
Authorities emphasize that threats of this nature are treated with the utmost seriousness, as schools remain a top priority for public safety measures.
No injuries or immediate dangers were reported as a result of the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the case remains under review.
