Crime
Schenectady Police Arrest 13-Year-Old in Connection with TikTok Threat
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – On the morning of March 12, 2025, detectives from the Schenectady Police Department were alerted by the FBI regarding an online school shooting threat posted in the comments section of TikTok.
While the threat did not specify any particular individuals or schools within the district, investigators traced the IP address to a residence within the City of Schenectady.
Officers promptly responded to the identified location, where they made contact with a 13-year-old female who was determined to be the individual responsible for posting the threat.
A thorough search of the residence revealed no weapons.
The juvenile was taken into custody and brought to the department’s Youth Aid Bureau, where she was formally charged with:
The Schenectady Police Department has been in continuous communication with the City of Schenectady School District since the investigation began.
At this time, no additional threats have been identified.
Due to the suspect’s age, no further identifying information will be released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.