WINCHESTER, Tenn. (WTVF) — Franklin County Sheriffs have arrested and charged a student for writing on the wall of a bathroom at Franklin County High School. The student is being charged with making a threat of violence on school property.
The sign on the wall said "Shootin this B----- UP @ 2:30 BE FKN READY."
Franklin County Schools said it is not clear when the words were written, and that it could have been as early as Friday afternoon. The school district informed the public they had the situation under control upon discovery of the message.
Officials took the threat seriously and the sheriff's department said they worked to handle the investigation quickly. Security was increased and TBI was notified after investigations began.
Franklin County sheriffs said they would like to thank the Winchester Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol for their response and for helping increase security around the school.
