Man arrested after making threat to Cleveland Middle School

Late Sunday afternoon, Cleveland City Schools was made aware of a social media threat directed at Cleveland Middle School. District administrators acted immediately, working in close coordination with the Cleveland Police Department to assess and respond to the situation.

Law enforcement officials responded quickly. Police say a suspect has been identified and is currently in police custody.

At this time, the situation is under control. There is no ongoing threat to students or staff. School will operate on a normal schedule.

The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our top priority. We are grateful for the swift and coordinated response of our school administrators and the Cleveland Police Department, whose quick action helped ensure the safety of our schools.

“Our first priority is always the safety of our students, staff, and families,” said Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools. “We are thankful for the immediate response from law enforcement and the decisive actions of our school leaders. Their collaboration has helped ensure a safe environment for learning.”

“We take all threats to our schools very seriously and act quickly to protect students and staff,” said Cleveland Police Chief Mark Gibson. “I commend the school system for its swift action and the strong partnership we share. I appreciate our officers’ work in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion. We remain committed to school safety and reassure parents that protecting their children is our top priority.”