On September 17, 2024, the Colorado Springs Police Department received an anonymous tip about a social media post threatening Falcon High School. The information was promptly forwarded to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer, who initiated an investigation.

The individual responsible for the threat was quickly identified as a resident of Littleton, Colorado. The Littleton Police Department assisted by gathering evidence related to this investigation.

The threat itself occurred during an online dispute between several students at multiple different schools.   The students who viewed these threats acted responsibly and reported them quickly.

District 49 previously communicated with parents and students about this threat.  Due to the threats originating in Littleton, and based on communication with Law Enforcement, it was determined there was not an immediate threat to the school.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old male has been charged with two offenses: Inciting Destruction of Life or Property, a felony, and Interference with Students of an Educational Institution, a misdemeanor.

"As Sheriff, the safety of our children is a priority. We take every threat seriously and will leave no stone unturned to ensure our kids have a secure and safe environment where they can learn and thrive." – Sheriff Joseph Roybal

The Sheriff’s Office thanks those students who reported the threat and our partner agencies who assisted in this investigation. We encourage all parents to monitor their children’s social media activity and remind them such behaviors are unacceptable. They can lead to serious consequences which will impact the rest of their lives.