MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — A juvenile subject has been arrested in Medina County after deputies investigated social media posts involving Medina Valley schools, according to MCSO.
In a letter sent out to Medina Valley ISD parents Tuesday, the superintendent said, "Our administration has been notified of rumors of a school shooting on Wednesday, September 18 [the next day] circulating on social media and among students on campuses throughout our school district. Administration has been investigating and has determined that there is no credible threat to any of our campuses. Through our investigation in partnership with the Texas Fusion Center, we believe that these rumors stem from a hoax threat that has been circulating the entire state that includes a 'school shooting' list, in which our district is listed. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be additional law enforcement presence throughout our district tomorrow [Wednesday]."
On Wednesday, the Medina Valley Middle School principal sent a letter to parents saying that three rumors were false: students were arrested on campus, a gun was found on campus and drugs were found on campus. All of these rumors have been deemed false by the principal.
Medina County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a Facebook post Wednesday they were "actively investigating social media posts involving Medina Valley Schools." They also said, "at this time they have NOT determined the social media chatter to be a credible source."
Three hours later, at 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Sheriff Randy Brown commented on the post saying an unnamed juvenile subject is in custody in relation to this investigation. The post was later updated confirming an arrest has been made.
