Parent threatens to shoot up Macomb County elementary school because child didn't get snack time
Parent threatens to shoot up Macomb County elementary
A parent angry over his child not having snack time allegedly threatened to shoot up a Macomb County school while berating a teacher, police said.
EASTPOINTE, Mich. (FOX 2) - A parent angry over his child not having snack time allegedly threatened to shoot up a Macomb County school while berating a teacher, police said.
According to the Eastpointe Police Department, officers were called to Pleasantview Elementary around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday after an upset parent, later identified as 43-year-old David Scott Jr., made a threat toward the school. Police said the parent approached a teacher to question why his child did not get snack time. During this interaction, this Scott allegedly screamed and swore at the teacher in front of students, staff, and other parents.
Scott also allegedly threatened the teacher before threatening to return the next day and "air the place out," a common slang term that means to shoot up a location.
"There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff—especially over something as minor as a classroom snack," said Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido. "Our office takes all threats to schools seriously, and we will continue to pursue charges to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and our community."
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After the threat, authorities searched Scott's home, and found multiple rounds of ammo, according to authorities.
Lucido has charged Scott with possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school, and disorderly person. He is charged as a fourth-time habitual offender.
His bond was set at $150,000.
The Source: This information is from Eastpointe police.