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Sun Prairie Police Department Media Release
From: Lt. Ryan Cox
Date: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Subject: West High School – Threatening Note

On Tuesday, February 28th, at approximately 12:53pm, the Sun Prairie Police Department was alerted to a note that was found on school grounds. The note indicated violence would be perpetrated on Friday of this week at Sun Prairie West High School. The note was turned over to school staff who alerted the School Resource Officer. An investigation was commenced, and the author of the note was identified. The student and his parents have been cooperative with the investigation. The 15-year-old male was referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office on a charge of Terroristic Threats. Police presence will be provided for the remainder of this week. The Sun Prairie Police Department does not believe there is any on-going threat to the school.

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