SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE: The San Angelo Police Department arrested a 17-year old male after making social media threats April 27 to TLCA San Angelo High School, 5687 Melrose Ave.
According to SAPD, the suspect posted a snapchat photo while holding a gun with the caption "Come to School."
He was soon located and arrested and there is no current threat to TLCA San Angelo High School at this time.
The Texas Leadership of San Angelo high school campus was placed on lockdown Thursday after administrators received information about a social media threat made by a student.
Once it was determined the student was not on campus, the lockdown was reduced to a 'hold'. Administrators worked with the San Angelo Police Department who "very quickly apprehended the student," a release from the school said.
As of 2 p.m. Thursday, the hold was lifted and normal activities commenced.
Administrators issued the following statement to parents:
"Texas Leadership Families:
We want to communicate to you that the San Angelo High School Campus administration received intel concerning a social media post made by a student today.
Because of this, the campus was placed on lock down but reduced to a hold once it was confirmed the said student was not on campus. We actively worked with SAPD who very quickly apprehended the student.
The campus was never in danger and steps taken were according to protocol and out of an abundance of caution. The hold has now been lifted and normal activities have resumed. Our student’s safety is our greatest priority and we are thankful for the SAPD’s quick response in helping in the situation. Because we take these types of actions by anyone very serious, we have asked the SAPD to take the highest level legal action possible.
Thank you,
Texas Leadership Administration"
