OSU Student Arrested For Making Threats On Social Media

A student at Oklahoma State University has been arrested after threats of mass violence were made on a social media site.

Wednesday, April 22nd 2015, 8:28 am

By: News 9


A student at Oklahoma State University has been arrested after threats of mass violence were made on a social media site.

The student is accused of making the threat Sunday. Police said it was a warning for others.

According to the OColly Newspaper, the threat was posted on the cell phone app called "Yik Yak" and it said, "School shooting on campus this Friday. You have all been warned."

Another one said, "Friday. Stay inside if you value your life. It will be a day of retribution."

The OColly said the student arrested is 18-year old Kyron Birdine. He's facing a charge of making a terrorism hoax, a felony charge carrying up to 10 years in prison.

Police said they were tipped off by another student who saw the threats on Yik Yak and saved screenshots. The Friday mentioned in the threats was for this upcoming Friday.

OSU Police told the OColly the FBI was notified of the threats.

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