A teenager was arrested Tuesday for allegedly making threats over a social media account to "shoot up" a high school in Lake Elsinore, police said.
The 17 year old allegedly sent out the messages a few days before his arrest and detailed the criminal threats against Lakeside High School with a plan to possibly commit suicide.
School officials were notified of the messages Tuesday when they contacted police.
Is was unclear how school officials became aware of the messages.
He was arrested at his Lake Elsinore home, according to the Lake Elsinore Police Department. His parents were cooperative in the investigation, authorities said.
He was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats and taken to juvenile hall.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 951-245-3361.
