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Sudbury police arrest 18-year-old following school shooting threat investigation

It is believed that he acted alone and that the images of firearms used in the threat were stock photos

Greater Sudbury Police investigated an anonymous threat of a school shooting at College Notre-Dame, made on Instagram Tuesday afternoon.

The post, which has now been deleted, said the attack would take place Friday. Another account reportedly posted a 'kill list,' detailing the students and grades allegedly to be targeted. The list includes about 40 names.

Around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, detectives from Greater Sudbury Police's Criminal Investigations Division and Intelligence Unit, with help from members of the Tactical Unit, arrested an 18-year old man from Greater Sudbury in relation to a threatening instagram post.

Updated March 20 at 9:45 a.m.

Greater Sudbury Police say that through an investigation, they've determined that the 18-year-old man acted alone in a threat of violence against Collège Notre-Dame posted on Instagram.

“Through the investigation it has been determined that no other individuals were involved in this matter,” said a press release issued by Greater Sudbury Police Wednesday morning.

Police also said the images of the firearms used in the threat were stock photos from the internet.

Officers will be attending Collège Notre-Dame today (March 20) to speak with students and staff.

There will be an increased police presence at Collège Notre-Dame over the next couple of days and additional resources will be available for students, said police.

The suspect, who was charged yesterday with criminal harassment and uttering threats, is in bail court today.

- Sudbury.com


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