Hixson Middle School student arrested after making threat

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hixson Middle School student was arrested after making a threat.

The School Resource Deputy at Hixson Middle School was made aware of a student who had threatened mass violence.

This threat was made in a classroom and was heard by other students and the teacher.

The student was taken into custody and is being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

The student is charged with Threat of Mass Violence on School Property.