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11-Year-Old Arrested Over TikTok Threat Against Daytona Beach Middle School

An FBI alert prompted a Volusia County response that found no access to weapons.

Overview

  • The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said the boy posted a TikTok comment threatening to "shoot up Campbell Middle School" and referenced specific staff.
  • Federal agents notified deputies about the online threat before local officers went to the child's Daytona Beach home.
  • Deputies conducted a safety check at the residence and determined the child had no access to firearms.
  • The boy was taken into custody on Sunday and transported to the Family Resource Center for processing.
  • Authorities have not released details on potential charges or next steps in the juvenile case.