Threats to Students at Madison Middle School

• September 13, 2023

Deputies learned through an investigation, which was opened on 09/12/23 at 9:35 p.m., that two middle school students had a conversation at school on Tuesday about shooting up the school Wednesday.

This investigation took place after it was reported that one of the suspect students sent a text message to another middle school student Tuesday night telling the student not to go to school on Wednesday, and the text included a gun emoji.

The Sheriff’s Office made the school aware of the incident late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and made contact with both suspect students and their families.

Charges were filed this morning with Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher. No other students are believed to be involved.

The Sheriff’s Office has added patrol to Madison Schools.

The suspect students are currently being evaluated by medical professionals and upon being cleared medically will be transported to the Richland County Juvenile Attention Center.

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