Midlothian teen arrested in connection with threat that shut down Mart ISD schools

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Published: May. 27, 2022 at 9:56 AM CDT
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MART, Texas (KWTX) - McLennan Co. Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 15-year-old Friday evening in connection with a threat that shut down all of Mart ISD schools Friday.

Mart ISD officials sent students home at 8:15 Friday morning after they say they received a threat to the school on social media.

MCSO says they believe the threat came from a 15-year-old in Midlothian near Dallas.

Because the teen is underage, MCSO won’t release his name and officials say it is unclear why he made threats to Mart ISD specifically.

The teen is now being held in a juvenile detention center here in McLennan County facing felony charges.

“The district felt that while the investigation is underway, and with student safety as a priority, it was best to dismiss classes early,” Betsy Burnett, Mart ISD Superintendent said.

Graduation will still be held as planned with added security measures in place.

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