The person (or persons) who posted a perceived threat on social media that was directed at Trinity High School will be facing felony charges.
According to police, a threat was made about “burning” the school and used words such as “gas cans” and “matches.”
Now, the person responsible for the Tweet will be charged with second degree terroristic threatening. Additionally, the FBI is also getting involved in the case:
The suspect will be charged with second degree terroristic threatening. @FBILouisville is also getting involved. https://t.co/2ybUYMlynZ
— Hayley Hansen (@HHansenWHAS) November 29, 2018
St. Matthews police say the #trinity threat used words including “gas cans” and “matches.” pic.twitter.com/upXy6ZYgtW
— Hayley Hansen (@HHansenWHAS) November 29, 2018
“Proud clarion” is the name of the twitter account that made the threat. It’s also a former Kentucky derby winner.
— Hayley Hansen (@HHansenWHAS) November 29, 2018
The Tweet, which many Louisville fans seem to believe was intended as a joke, forced Trinity’s administration to cancel classes today.
Here are some additional details, including the original Tweets that caused the situation at Trinity (WARNING: explicit language):
Major Tony Cobaugh, assistant chief with St. Mathews police, and special agent Christie Curtis with the FBI told reporters that the tweets (below) about Trinity were “of great concern” & police have been patrolling around the clock. Felony terroristic threatening charges filed pic.twitter.com/Z1HmBF28UB
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) November 29, 2018
Photo: Trinity High School
