Caddo Parish, LA – In a disturbing incident today, two young students, aged 11 and 12, were arrested and charged with terrorizing after allegedly making a false report of an active shooter at Keithville Elementary and Middle School.
The incident unfolded on Monday, August 26, at 7:55 a.m., when the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received an alarming call from the Caddo 911 Center, reporting an active shooter at the school, located at 12201 Mansfield Road, Keithville.
Upon receiving the report, the school was immediately placed on lockdown as the School Liaison Officer (SLO) and other responding deputies swiftly searched the premises. Fortunately, no shooter was found, and all students were confirmed safe.
Detective Ray Saunders led the investigation, identifying the two juveniles as the suspects responsible for the 911 call.
The young suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Caddo Juvenile Detention Center, where they now face serious charges of terrorizing.
Authorities have stated that an update will follow as more information becomes available.
