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Florida Sheriff Posts Mugshot of 11-Year-Old After School Shooting Threat

The boy, accused of making a written threat and showing off weapons, faces a felony charge as authorities crack down on hoax threats.

  • Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is publicizing the names and photos of minors arrested for school shooting threats to deter future incidents.
  • The 11-year-old boy, identified as Carlo 'Kingston' Dorelli, allegedly threatened a shooting at Creekside or Silver Sands Middle School.
  • Authorities recovered a cache of airsoft guns, knives, and swords from the boy's home after he showed them off in a video chat.
  • The boy claimed the threats were a joke, but he was charged with a felony for making a written threat of a mass shooting.
  • The sheriff's actions have sparked debate, with some praising the move for accountability and others criticizing it as harmful to children.
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