Middle school student allegedly threatens to shoot up school

A 13-year-old Fourth Avenue Jr. High School student allegedly made verbal threats to “shoot up” the school Wednesday afternoon, according to the Yuma Police Department.

YPD said they received information from students of an alleged school shooting at Fourth Avenue Jr. High School at around 3:44 p.m. Wednesday. Students stated an unidentified student made threats to shoot up the school Thursday.

Authorities identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy who attends the middle school. The threat was determined to not be legitimate. The Yuma County Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case to determine if charges will be made.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at 928-373-4700 or 78-Crime at(928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.