News Release
Mansfield Department of Police
30 North Diamond Street, Mansfield Ohio 44902
(419) 755-9724
Jason Bammann, Chief of Police
For Immediate Release
Date: March 21, 2024 Number: 11
Subject: Threats/Mansfield Middle School
On March 21, 2024, the Mansfield Division of Police was contacted by Mansfield City school administrators who reported that they received two email messages from a student account threatening to “shoot up” the Mansfield City Middle School.
Upon notification, officers and detectives immedialtely initiated an investigation to identify a suspect. Collaboration between school staff, administration and law enforcement resulted in the timely identification and apprehension of the suspect. On the evening of March 21, 2024, a student was taken into custody and incarcerated.
As always, anyone who hears or sees threats or potentially violent activity, is
asked to call their local Law enforcement agency immediately
