On Thursday, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a report of threatening statements made against members of the Western Boone Community School Cooperation through SnapChat and phone messaging.
A student came forward to school officials on January 12, 2023, about mental health concerns of a fellow student. The reporting student advised concerning statements of harm to the school were sent to them by another student. Those statements named one juvenile student, 2 teachers, and an administrator as victims of harm. All victims have been notified of the harmful statements against them and have been provided resources. At this time, the nature and validity of the statements are under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division. Updates about the investigation will be provided when available.
Pending the outcome of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Investigation, the suspected student will not be allowed to attend school, or school activities, per the request of the Western Boone Community School Cooperation. Boone County Sheriff’s Office has provided mental health resources to the student and family. Boone County Student Resource Deputies and Enforcement Deputies will be providing extra security at Western Boone Junior-Senior High School until the investigation is complete.