The boy said he meant it as a “joke” and realized it was a “dumb” thing to say, Pasco deputies said.

WESLEY CHAPEL – A student at Cypress Creek Middle High School was arrested after he made a false threat to shoot up the school, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

The 14 year old was charged with one count of making False Threats Concerning the Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner.

Deputies said that, at the end of sixth period Tuesday (May 21), a teacher overheard the boy make a statement out loud to the class about “shoot up the school.” The teacher reported the incident several hours later using school email.

Deputies interviewed the boy Wednesday (May 22). During that time, deputies said, the teen admitted saying, “I’m going to shoot up this b—h,” which meant, “shoot up the school.” The boy said it was a “joke” and that he realized it was a “dumb” thing to say.

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