The Brief
- Mount Prospect police are investigating a potential threat made by a 14-year-old student at Lincoln Middle School on social media.
- A search warrant led to the discovery and removal of multiple firearms from the student’s home.
- Authorities increased security at the school and continue to investigate the incident.
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – Mount Prospect police are investigating a possible school threat made by a 14-year-old student on social media.
On Sunday, police were alerted about the Lincoln Middle School student’s social media post that read, “Don’t come to school on Monday.” Another earlier video post showed the student holding what appeared to be a handgun.
Other students reported the messages to their parents and through the district’s “See Something, Say Something” online tool.…