Police have arrested a teen accused of making a threat online to "shoot up" a New London school on Wednesday.
The police department said they were contacted by federal and state authorities about a person making a school threat. The message, which was posted on social media, was traced to a home in New London.
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WATCH HEREAuthorities said no specific school was mentioned in the post. A 15-year-old was identified and taken into custody.
The teen faces charges including first-degree threatening and breach of peace. Officers also found and seized a BB gun during the incident.
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