Abilene High Student Arrested After Threatening to Kill Everybody

ABILENE— An Abilene High School student was arrested Monday after threatening to bring a gun to school and 'kill everyone.'

Braiden Andrews was arrested on Monday after reportedly getting angry while storming out of class and yelling and threatening to bring a gun to school and kill everyone. Andrews has been charged with exhibit firearms on campus or a school bus.

Following the arrest, Principal Emmie Siburt sent this message to parents:

Hello, Abilene High School families, this is Principal Emme Siburt. Earlier today, campus administrators learned that a student made a verbal threat against AHS while the student was leaving campus.

The Abilene Police Department was immediately alerted to the situation and after a thorough investigation, no credible evidence was found to substantiate the threat. Our students and staff members are not in danger, and we are proceeding with our normal school day. The student in question has been secured, is prohibited from being on AISD campuses, and will receive appropriate consequences in accordance with the AISD Student Code of Conduct and applicable state laws.

We take the safety of Abilene High School very seriously, and we want you to be informed about our efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment. If you have any questions, please contact at our office.

Thank you.