School violence | 2 NC middle schools to have extra security after juvenile charged with threats on social media of mass violence [Video]

EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A juvenile is facing charges after authorities said they made threats of mass violence toward two Edgecombe County schools on social media. Acting on tips, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a juvenile is facing charges for making threats on social media.

According to Edgecombe County Public Schools and the sheriff’s office, the threat was made on Saturday toward West Edgecombe Middle School and J.W. Parker Middle School.

The district said a juvenile was identified and charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property.

The sheriff’s office said additional officers will be at both middle schools as a precaution on Monday.

“This measure is being taken to provide additional reassurance and maintain a safe environment for everyone,” the district wrote on social media. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the Rocky Mount Police Department and the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office for their swift and effective response …