Threatening Email Sent to Kennedy Middle School in Germantown Identified to 12-Year-Old Student

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A disturbing incident unfolded at Kennedy Middle School in Germantown when a threatening email was discovered in the school's attendance account on June 2. The email, sent by a 12-year-old student, threatened violence against teachers with an AK-47, targeting both the east and west sides of the school. The school was placed on hold status while law enforcement assessed the situation. A thorough investigation led police to a Google account linked to the sixth-grade student, who admitted to sending the threat after becoming upset with a teacher. The student's family has cooperated with law enforcement and school officials throughout the investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • A threatening email was sent to Kennedy Middle School in Germantown, Wisconsin, on June 2, threatening violence against teachers with an AK-47.
  • The email was discovered in the school's attendance account at 8 a.m. and prompted the school to be placed on hold status.
  • An investigation led police to a Google account linked to a 12-year-old sixth-grade student, who admitted to sending the threat.
  • The student stated they became upset with a teacher, which led to the threatening email.
  • A referral for terroristic threats is being submitted to Washington County Juvenile Intake.
  • The student's family cooperated with law enforcement and school officials throughout the investigation.
  • Police confirmed the student does not have access to firearms at home.

Statistics:

  • The threatening email was sent on June 2.
  • The investigation led police to a Google account linked to a 12-year-old student.
  • The student admitted to sending the threat after becoming upset with a teacher.
  • The school was placed on hold status while law enforcement assessed the situation.
  • The student's family has cooperated with law enforcement and school officials throughout the investigation.
  • A referral for terroristic threats is being submitted to Washington County Juvenile Intake.

Sources:

  • Mariana La Roche (WISN)