The student allegedly posted threats to Snapchat, according to the superintendent.
AUSTIN, Texas — An anonymous reporting system helped authorities arrest a student accused of making threats against their high school on Snapchat.
On Sunday, Eanes ISD superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett sent a message to families and staff regarding the threats made against Westlake High School.
The administration was informed of these threats through Westlake Watch, an online portal that enables students to report information without revealing their identities.
Eanes ISD police worked with district staff and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the threats, resulting in the students’ arrest.
“In this current climate where the security of our schools is paramount, I want to acknowledge campus administrators and the Eanes ISD Police Department for their rapid response,” Arnett shared in his email.
Arnett also asked parents and guardians to teach their children about speaking up if they hear of any threats or concerning actions. The district doesn’t believe there is an existing threat to the school but will be “especially observant” this week.
This threat comes less than a week after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where two students and two teachers were shot and killed. Since the shooting, a 14-year-old boy was charged with murder as an adult, and his father was charged with second-degree murder, cruelty to children, and involuntary manslaughter.
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