With ‘airsoft guns’, US man posts school shooting threat on social media, gets arrested

A man has been arrested in the US on Sunday for posting a school shooting threat on social media. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 18-year-old Corey Anderson, in his social media post, wrote, “Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school.” In the post, Anderson had also shared his photos in a tactical-style vest and weapons, which looked like a handgun and rifle. "This type of threat is unacceptable. This man intentionally instilled fear into our community as a sick joke, but be warned, this is no laughing matter," Sheriff Chad Chronister said.

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On Sunday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about the post of Anderson. "We will do everything within our power to apprehend, and pursue charges on those who make school-based threats. Protecting students is our greatest priority. We take school threats very seriously, if you see something suspicious, please contact us immediately,” Chronister added.

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On investigation, the detectives determined that the handgun and rifle were actually “airsoft guns.” The accused was arrested at his home and charged with a written or electronic threat to carry out a mass shooting or act of terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies)

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