Charleroi Stops “Serious Threat” Against Student

(WPXI) – The Charleroi Area School District announced a “serious incident” happened on social media Thursday. The school district said a threatening message was sent on Snapchat at around 5 p.m. that targeted a student at the middle school. The student’s parent informed the school early Friday morning. The school then involved the school resources officer, administrators and threat assessment team. The district said the student who made the threat doesn’t attend Charleroi and has been identified. They’re taking action in accordance to school policies and legal guidelines. The district also encouraged the community to discuss using social media responsibly with students. Counseling services are available to those affected by the incident.