https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/officers-determine-rumors-of-robinson-secondary-school-threat-are-false/
Earlier today, our department became aware of widespread concern regarding a possible school threat involving Robinson Secondary School. Our school resource officers have determined there was no threat made, nor was there any danger to any students.
Tuesday evening, a 15-year-old Robinson student took a picture of himself, holding a toy airsoft gun and posted it on social media. No threats of any kind were made in the post. Other students saw his post, shared it over social media, and rumors began to spread about a potential school shooting.
On Wednesday, FCPS school security found Schedule II narcotics on the student who made the post. Drug charges are now pending, but it was determined no threat was made nor did the student have access to actual weapons.
Early this morning, an anonymous student emailed the school’s tip line and reported a possible threat of violence at this school, stemming from the social media post. The Office of School Safety and Security shared the tip with our officers, who immediately began investigating once they got the information. The anonymous tip was thoroughly investigated, with the safety of our students being the number one priority. Officers interviewed the student today at his home and he admitted to bringing the toy gun to school and led officers to a nearby creek off school property where he had placed it.
We commend the student who came forward anonymously with the concerns and continue to encourage anyone with information on potential school threats to do the same. Regardless of the source, we take all threats seriously and investigate each one swiftly and thoroughly. We work closely with Fairfax County Public Schools to maintain a safe environment for our children.
We first reported this this morning on Twitter. Continue to follow @FairfaxCountyPD for the most up-to-date information on police news.