Durham Police said a young female is facing charges after making threats to carry out a school shooting in Ajax.
On Wednesday, October 30, at about 11 pm, members of the West Division Central Investigations Branch (CIB) received information related to a potential school shooting at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School, in Ajax.
A snapchat post from a female was flagged, stating she would “shoot up a school” in Ajax. Through further investigation, members of CIB identified the suspect.
On Thursday, October 31, at about 1:20 am, members of CIB attended the suspect’s residence, and took her into custody without incident.
No weapons were located in the suspect’s residence. At this time police do not have any concerns for public safety.
A 15-year-old female from Ajax was charged and released on an undertaking.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Baumgartner of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2526.