Austin ISD has arrested a man in connection with a threat to Hill Elementary. Students have been taken into custody in connection with threats to other districts.
A man was arrested in connection with a threat to an Austin elementary school, and students have been taken into custody in connection with threats to other districts.
Man arrested for alleged threats against Hill Elementary
Hill Elementary School in northwest Austin has an increased law enforcement presence Friday morning after police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a threat to the campus Thursday night.
The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed one of the man’s family members notified them of his threat against the school, and an affidavit obtained by KVUE states the man has schizophrenia and suffers from delusional thoughts. Jail records show he’s facing a terroristic threat charge and is being held on a $100,000 bond.
In an email sent to Hill Elementary families, the principal said Austin …