A 12-year-old girl in DeLand, Florida, has been charged with felony offenses after allegedly sending a threatening message to a teacher, warning of a school shooting. The suspect, identified as Jenna Hall, was taken into custody and recorded being escorted by deputies into a secure facility.
Details of the Threat
According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, the incident came to light over the weekend when a monitoring system called Gaggle flagged an explicit message sent to a teacher at McInnis Elementary. The message contained abusive language and threats of violence, including a statement that the sender planned to 'shoot up the school on the last day.' The threat also included insults directed at the teacher, threats to blow up a home, and disturbing references to self-harm and abusive behavior.
Investigation and Arrest
Detectives initially believed the message came from a 12-year-old boy's account, but further investigation revealed that it was actually sent by his ex-girlfriend, Jenna Hall, who had access to his login information. The arrest affidavit, obtained by ClickOrlando, detailed the message's content, which culminated in the direct warning: 'Oh yeah and last day im shooting up the school, revolver style.' Hall now faces felony charges of making written or electronic threats to kill and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.
Aftermath and Questions
Authorities have not disclosed how long Hall had access to the boy's account or whether the boy will face any consequences. It also remains unclear if the school was placed on lockdown following the threat or if parents were immediately notified. No injuries were reported. The Gaggle monitoring system, which flagged the message, is commonly used by schools to scan student communications for potential threats, enabling swift intervention. The Daily Mail has reached out to the Sheriff's Office for further comment.
