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Threats/Mansfield Middle School

Mansfield Police Department
Mansfield Police Department

News Release
Mansfield Department of Police
30 North Diamond Street, Mansfield Ohio 44902
(419) 755-9724

Mansfield Police Department
Mansfield Police Department

Jason Bammann, Chief of Police
For Immediate Release

Date: March 21, 2024 Number: 11
Subject: Threats/Mansfield Middle School


On March 21, 2024, the Mansfield Division of Police was contacted by Mansfield City school administrators who reported that they received two email messages from a student account threatening to “shoot up” the Mansfield City Middle School.

Upon notification, officers and detectives immedialtely initiated an investigation to identify a suspect. Collaboration between school staff, administration and law enforcement resulted in the timely identification and apprehension of the suspect. On the evening of March 21, 2024, a student was taken into custody and incarcerated.


As always, anyone who hears or sees threats or potentially violent activity, is
asked to call their local Law enforcement agency immediately

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