Two teens taken into custody after school threat
Two 16-year-old students were taken into custody after authorities received reports of a possible school threat made to local high schools.
The Yuma Police Department said at about 8:06 a.m., they received reports of a possible school shooting that could happen at Cibola High School or Yuma Catholic High Schools.
Two 16-year-old students who attend Desert View Middle & High School were identified as the subjects who made the threats.
Authorities said both teens will have charges forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for review for terrorism.
YPD encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call 928-373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.
