Video Threat Sent To Pittsburgh TV Station Was Sent By Florida Man, Police Say

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives are investigating a school threat targeting Pittsburgh schools. WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, received a link to an online video site where a male can be heard making violent verbal threats to a Pittsburgh school. WTAE promptly acted and notified police at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

For the good of the investigation and the public’s safety, they have yet to air the video and incite a potentially dangerous situation.

Pittsburgh Police Detectives, along with Broward County Law Enforcement officials, FBI, and the Pittsburgh Public School police have identified a suspect in the threat made to a Pittsburgh school. The threat was determined to be a hoax. The suspect is described as a 21-year old male who currently resides in Broward County. The suspect was interviewed by Florida officials this morning.

While playing the online video game, Fortnite, the suspect indicated that he was heavily armed and going to shoot up a Pittsburgh School. At this time, the suspect has not been charged. Investigators will confer with the District attorney’s office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office on the filing of criminal charges.

Schools inside and outside the City joined detectives in the effort to keep students, employees, and residents safe from harm. An abundance of caution was employed by several school districts in this area. Precautionary measures are in place. Each school district will determine whether those precautions will remain.

“We take these matters very seriously and appreciate the cooperation of the media, surrounding schools, and various law enforcement agencies. We are happy to bring this to a peaceful resolution,” says Wendell Hissrich, Director of Public Safety for the City of Pittsburgh.

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