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LeRoy student charged after threatening to shoot another student

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A 16-year-old LeRoy student has been charged with making a terroristic threat after deputies say he threatened to shoot another student on Wednesday.

According to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, the student had been involved in a confrontation with several students in a hallway.

Deputies say no weapons were displayed and there were no injuries.

The teen, from the Town of Stafford, was arraigned and taken to the Genesee County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

In a press release, the Sheriff's Office issued this statement:

"The Sheriff's Office commends the school's administration and staff for their quick notification and assistance during this investigation and reminds citizens that we have a 'no tolerance policy' for any violence or threats of violence directed at anyone in school or about school."

 

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