Durham Regional Police – 15-Year-Old Arrested After Making Threats Against a School in Ajax

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A young female is facing charges after making threats to carry out a school shooting in Ajax.

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the West Division Central Investigations Branch (CIB) received information related to a potential school shooting at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School, in Ajax. A snapchat post from a female was flagged, stating she would “shoot up a school” in Ajax. Through further investigation, members of CIB identified the suspect.

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., members of CIB attended the suspect’s residence, and took her into custody without incident.

No weapons were located in the suspect’s residence. At this time police do not have any concerns for public safety.

She was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Baumgartner of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2526.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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