12-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Making Threats Against A School

The incident occurred less than a month into the new school year.

A student at Waccamaw Intermediate School has been charged.

The 12-year-old is accused of threatening to burn down the school. He was placed in emergency protective custody after attempting to harm himself.

The students parents have been notified and discipline under the Georgetown County School District policy is pending at this moment.

The incident occurred less than a month into the new school year.

GCSD continues to urge parents to discuss the seriousness of safety issues with their children.

Any threatening statements, regardless of credibility, can result in severe consequences.