Student arrested after allegedly threatening mass violence at Red Bank High School

RED BANK, Tennessee — A Hamilton County student has been charged following an investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).

According to HCSO, officers learned of the alleged threat of mass violence against Red Bank High School through an anonymous tip on Sunday.

They say the tip came from the Hamilton County Department of Education.

At this point, the deputy school representative assigned to the school and other representatives sought the address of the student in question.

The student was subsequently located, arrested, and taken to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. He was charged with threatening mass violence at a school.

The HCSO characterized the arrest as follows:

By promptly responding to the anonymous tip, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was able to quickly identify and arrest the student, preventing any potential harm. The School Resource Deputy's rapid investigation and involvement, as well as our partnership with the HCDE and its SSO program, underscore the importance of vigilance and established protocols for addressing threats within the school system. Allegations of threatening mass violence at a school are serious and reflect the rigor with which such threats are handled.

Since the incident involved juveniles, no further details are available.