Elementary School Student Faces Charges After Allegedly Making Threats

Disciplinary actions are expected to be imposed by the school district along with the Sheriff's Office charges.

On Wednesday, a Georgetown County elementary school student was placed into emergency protective custody for evaluation after an incident.

The student is facing charges after allegedly pulling a knife out of a book bag and threatening another student.

The incident occurred around 7:45a.m. at Sampit Elementary School.

A school resource officer and Sheriff’s Deputies were notified immediately after the actions unfolded.

Disciplinary actions are expected to be imposed by the school district along with the Sheriff’s Office charges.

No additional information has been provided.