(Council Bluffs) Two juveniles face charges following an investigation by Council Bluffs Police Officers of a threat to commit a mass shooting at Lewis Central High School.
Officers began an immediate investigation into the incident. Authorities say several juveniles who attend the school had discussed how a mass shooting incident could occur at the school. Law Enforcement interviewed all of the students involved. Their names are not being released.
After consulting with County Attorney Matt Wilbur, two of the juveniles were charged with Threat of Terrorism, a Class D Felony. Both juveniles were taken to the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center.
The Council Bluffs Police Department has been working closely with Lewis Central Administration to resolve these threats as quickly as possible. Police don’t believe the threats are credible, as the juveniles do not have the means to carry out their threats. Lewis Central High School will be safe for students to attend. Officers are present to assure the safety of the students.
Authorities thank the public for their timely reporting of this incident. The investigation is closed at this time, and no further information will be released.
