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A Michigan man faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up his son’s elementary school in Eastpointe.
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David Scott, Jr., 43, allegedly became angry when he learned his son had not received a snack at snack time.
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Scott allegedly told the teacher he would “air the place out,” a slang term for gun violence, according to police.
A Michigan man faces multiple charges after he allegedly threatened an elementary school because his child did not receive a snack.
The alleged incident occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 22, when David Scott, Jr., 43, picked up his son from Pleasantview Elementary School in Eastpointe, according to a news release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Scott allegedly became upset when he discovered that his son did not eat a snack at snack time that day.
According to the statement, Scott threatened violence against the school and told the teacher he would return the next day. The school alerted authorities and police subsequently searched Scott’s home, where “multiple rounds of ammunition were found.”
Scott was arraigned the next day, Thursday, Oct. 23, on charges of possession of weapons and ammunition by a prohibited person, intentional threat to commit an act of violence against the school, school employees or students, and disorderly conduct.
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He also received a “habitual offender notice – fourth offense,” which could serve as a factor during sentencing.
Scott allegedly told the teacher he would “air the place out,” a slang term for gun violence, during the confrontation, according to Eastpointe police, according to WDIV Local 4 and CBS News.
“There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff, especially over something as insignificant as a classroom snack,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said, according to the statement.
“Our office takes all threats to schools seriously and we will continue to press charges to ensure the safety of students, teachers and our community,” he added.
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Pleasantview Elementary School in Eastpointe, Michigan.
PEOPLE contacted the Eastpointe Police Department and Eastpointe Community Schools on Saturday, October 25, but did not receive immediate responses.
Community members were shocked and disheartened to learn of the alleged incident.
“Your son goes here. Didn’t you think about what that could do to your son?” said Eastpointe resident Eric Haley while speaking with local news outlet Fox 8.
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“What problem or trauma can it cause for your child because his friends are here?” he added.
“I thought, ‘That’s crazy,’” Detroit resident Anike Wells told the outlet. “I say, ‘Having a snack?’ “I don’t think that was necessary at all.”
Scott’s bail is set at $150,000 (cash or bond, not 10% and a mental health evaluation ordered), and his next court date is scheduled for Nov. 5, according to Macomb County public records.
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