Teens accused of threatening violence at Kitchener school

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Waterloo Regional Police have charged two teens who allegedly threatened violence at an unnamed elementary school in Kitchener.

The comments, posted to social media, were reported to authorities on Wednesday.

“Concerned for the safety of the school community, witnesses immediately contacted police,” a media release said.

Police then traced those messages back to a 16-year-old and 17-year-old.

The teens were arrested on Thursday and charged with uttering threats to cause death.

“The involved school was notified, and investigators believe there is no further risk to public safety at this time,” police said.