OH - Jackson Twp Schools on lockdown; student shoots himself in bathroom

[EuTuCroquet?]

Nothing I can say any more will be a help, but I am so sorry to hear this. Just knowing of a suicide in their “space” is bad enough for kids, and it will stay with their memories. :tears:

One “like post” isn’t enough for your post, Spellz. [emoji26][emoji174]

 

[osu]

https://twitter.com/cassienist/status/965981961197060096


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[Spellbound]

The words that went to come through my fingers would definitely get me banished.... but I am so flipping angry that our kids have to feel such intense fear in a place they should always feel safe. I have reached a place of nauseating numbness —- anxiety or PTSD is not a fun way to live, and I suspect some of these kids will have to deal with it .

I am at a true loss ... what to say, how to help, some way to reassure our children.

 

[mpnola]

The schools in a Louisiana Parish were closed today because of threats, too. Evangeline Parish, I think.

I have never been so happy to homeschool as I am this week. Luckily, today we built a model of an aerial tram to learn about pulleys and simple machines. My little didn't have to talk about school shooters. For that, I am thankful today.

Much love to all of us here, during this really hard time. Most of the time the adults shoulder the issues. But, this week, our innocent children were pulled in to hold the weight as well.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Six schools in the Oklahoma City area, iirc. (Maybe we should just start a “breaking news: school shootings, swatting and threats” thread already.)
Even more across the state.

Several examples:

Another Threatening Message Found At A Metro School
http://m.news9.com/story.aspx?story=37539369&catId=112032

Social media threat leads to extra security at two OKC schools Friday, Monday
http://www.koco.com/article/social-...ity-at-two-okc-schools-friday-monday/18205195

Student Arrested For Making Threat Against Western Heights Schools
http://m.news9.com/story.aspx?story=37514517&catId=112032

Texoma schools struggle to add security measures
http://www.kten.com/story/37526855/texoma-schools-struggle-to-add-security-measures

 

[Betty P]

The words that went to come through my fingers would definitely get me banished.... but I am so flipping angry that our kids have to feel such intense fear in a place they should always feel safe. I have reached a place of nauseating numbness —- anxiety or PTSD is not a fun way to live, and I suspect some of these kids will have to deal with it .

I am at a true loss ... what to say, how to help, some way to reassure our children.

To say nothing of the parents who get texts like the ones above from their children in a locked down school. Horrifying. We have to find a way to stop this and restore more peace and kindness in our society.

ETA: Is anyone else having trouble sleeping with all this terrible news? I think I only got about 3 or 4 hrs. of sleep last night and its the second time in a week. JMO, these tragedies cause stress for everyone. I can't imagine how the kids feel returning to school.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

To say nothing of the parents who get texts like the ones above from their children in a locked down school. Horrifying. We have to find a way to stop this and restore more peace and kindness in our society.

ETA: Is anyone else having trouble sleeping with all this terrible news? I think I only got about 3 or 4 hrs. of sleep last night and its the second time in a week. JMO, these tragedies cause stress for everyone. I can't imagine how the kids feel returning to school.

*raises hand

Definitely.

 

[Spellbound]

To say nothing of the parents who get texts like the ones above from their children in a locked down school. Horrifying. We have to find a way to stop this and restore more peace and kindness in our society.

ETA: Is anyone else having trouble sleeping with all this terrible news? I think I only got about 3 or 4 hrs. of sleep last night and its the second time in a week. JMO, these tragedies cause stress for everyone. I can't imagine how the kids feel returning to school.

Sleep? It sure isn’t restful, what little I am able to get.

 

[osu]

Seventh-grader clinging to life from self-inflicted gunshot.

‘Jackson Middle School seventh-grade student was clinging to life Tuesday at Akron Children’s Hospital for a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The student, whose name hasn’t been released by police, was taken by helicopter to Akron after being treated at Mercy Medical Center.’
~snip

http://www.indeonline.com/news/2018...-clinging-to-life-from-self-inflicted-gunshot


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[keeleydoll]

Six schools in the Oklahoma City area, iirc. (Maybe we should just start a “breaking news: school shootings, swatting and threats” thread already.)

“A seventh-grader was arrested and authorities are weighing charges against two other people as law enforcement agencies around Virginia investigate reports of violent threats against schools that experts say are likely inspired by Wednesday’s attack on a Florida high school.

At least 10 schools from Hampton Roads to far Southwest Virginia reported operating with an increased police presence this week...

Virginia schools are required under state law to conduct safety audits and have threat assessment teams in place that evaluate threatening writing, messages and behavior. Schools around the state reported receiving more than 9,000 threats last school year, almost 2,000 more than the prior year.”

http://www.roanoke.com/news/educati...cle_599ed35d-efb2-5f05-b109-7be5509ebaec.html




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[PoirotryInMotion]

The free social media app Sarahah that allows for anonymous messaging is responsible for at least one untraceable threat as well. The app, made in Saudi Arabia, first came out June 2017:

http://www.indeonline.com/article/20180219/NEWS/302199732

 

[osu]

A Message from Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier:
Zero Tolerance Policy for Social Media Threats

Canton, Ohio – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is making it known to the community that there is a zero-tolerance policy for individuals who issue or repost threatening messages using social media.

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to investigating any individual who utilizes social media in a way to create fear or alarm to others. We will hold them accountable.

“We have zero tolerance for this kind of behavior,” explained Sheriff Maier. “We will be swift and sure with our investigations. There will be no leniency for individuals who indicate they may cause harm to another person.”

We take these threats very seriously and individuals who make the threats or share them can and will face criminal charges.

Those who come across these messages are encouraged to notify law enforcement and/or school administrators and not to continue to share the message through social media.

https://www.facebook.com/StarkCountySheriff/posts/1484239965007214


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[osu]

Stark County Sheriff’s Department arrested a a McKinley student at 3:00am this morning for posting threats on SnapChat social media against Glen Oak High School (Plain Township Schools) in Stark County.

http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20180221/student-arrested-after-posting-threats-to-mckinley-glenoak


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[FlyerFan28]

My son's HS went on lockdown this morning. Found out from a friend as I had just driven past it on the way to work.
I FREAKED out in the car for a hot minute.
Criminal activity in the area around it. School was fine but I have never been so scared or worried about my kid since he disappeared into a Target storeroom at age 2.

 

[osu]

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The seventh grade student who shot himself inside Jackson Memorial Middle School Tuesday has died.

The Summit County Medical Examiner says the 13-year-old boy died at 12:31 p.m. Wednesday. WKYC is choosing not to identify him.

Police have scheduled a news conference to provide more updates at 4:30 p.m.

http://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/...n-jackson-middle-school-bathroom/95-521614546


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[Pamela_Brewer]

I'm tryng to figure out how he shot himself, fatally, with a long gun.
His toe, I could see.
MAYBE the press conference will explain it.
MOO

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[EuTuCroquet?]

My son's HS went on lockdown this morning. Found out from a friend as I had just driven past it on the way to work.
I FREAKED out in the car for a hot minute.
Criminal activity in the area around it. School was fine but I have never been so scared or worried about my kid since he disappeared into a Target storeroom at age 2.

How horrifying, Flyer. Was it a hoax threat?

 

[Spellbound]

Sorry —- I didn’t save a link, but yestersay I read the bathroom shooter died.

ETA: found a link:
http://time.com/5166676/jackson-ohio-middle-school-student-gun/

http://www.medina-gazette.com/News/...hooting-at-Stark-County-middle-schools-1.html

he is named in this one:
http://www.newsweek.com/ohio-shooting-jackson-memorial-middle-school-ohio-us-816540

 

[Tillicum]

I'm waiting to hear how much ammunition was found in his backpack. Locals are saying as much as 50. If this is true then I don't think suicide was his plan.