Location: El Monte Middle School

Incident Date: 2/8/23

Incident Time: 1700

City: Orosi

Posted by: Media Relations

13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Up Orosi School

Just after 5 p.m. on 2/8/23, TCSO Deputies were called to El Monte Middle School in Orosi for a report of a threat. When Deputies arrived, they were told a 13-year-old boy emailed a staff member making threats to shoot staff and students at the school. Deputies contacted the boy at his home and he was arrested and booked at the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility.

Anyone wishing to provide information on this case is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218, or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.