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Student Investigated After Allegedly Saying a Math Symbol Looked Like a Gun
February 22, 2018, 02:08 PM
brecaidraStudent Investigated After Allegedly Saying a Math Symbol Looked Like a Gun
http://www.katc.com/story/3756...ol-looked-like-a-gunCriminal charges will not be filed against a student after allegedly saying a math symbol looked like a gun.
On Tuesday afternoon, Allen Parish Sheriff's Office deputies investigated an allegation of terrorist threats at Oberlin High School, according to the department's Facebook page. The investigation revealed that a student was completing a math problem and drew the sign for square root. Deputies say another student made a comment that the symbol looked like a gun and several other students made similar comments. According to investigators, the comment made by the student in question "could" sound like a threat when taken out of context.
Detectives also searched the students home and found no evidence that he possessed or had immediate access to any type of firearm. Investigators say there was no evidence that the student had any intent to commit harm to students or faculty.
"The student used extremely poor judgment in making the comment, but in light of the actual circumstances, there was clearly no evidence to support criminal charges," stated on the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
The matter was turned over to the Allen Parish School Board for determination of disciplinary action.
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stoic-onequote:
The matter was turned over to the Allen Parish School Board for determination of disciplinary action.
We're screwed.
February 22, 2018, 02:10 PM
12131The zero tolerance bullshit is out of control.
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February 22, 2018, 02:14 PM
RichardC Well, it has a shoulder thing that goes up.
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February 22, 2018, 02:14 PM
arfmelStupidity on parade
February 22, 2018, 02:14 PM
sigmonkeyIt's a new round of "you ain't seen nothing yet".
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! February 22, 2018, 02:18 PM
nhtagmemberbrought to you by indoctrination centers masquerading as a 'school'
[B] Against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC
February 22, 2018, 02:19 PM
mrapteam666That is pathetic
Thank god this garbage wasnt around when I was growing up
I day dreamed in class all day and spent most of the day drawing battle scenes, or super warrior/Robo cop dudes.
I would have had to been home schooled
February 22, 2018, 02:21 PM
wishfull thinkerquote:
Originally posted by RichardC:
Well, it has a shoulder thing that goes up.
Glock?
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February 22, 2018, 02:26 PM
DoctorSoloIt's a brave new world.
February 22, 2018, 02:27 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by wishfull thinker:
quote:
Originally posted by RichardC:
Well, it has a shoulder thing that goes up.
Glock?
Either that or an assault rifle capable of shooting 6,000 a second and killing millions.
I get confused by both of them.
Maybe the student was considered a threat because he knows what a gun looks like?
(He better be careful how he eats a Pop-Tart too.)
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
February 22, 2018, 02:32 PM
FiveFiveSixFanquote:
Originally posted by stoic-one:
quote:
The matter was turned over to the Allen Parish School Board for determination of disciplinary action.
We're screwed.
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Detectives also searched the students home and found no evidence that he possessed or had immediate access to any type of firearm.
Unquestionably!
February 22, 2018, 02:38 PM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
It's a new round of "you ain't seen nothing yet".
They've gone to plaid!
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"Once there was only dark. If you ask me, light is winning." ~Rust Cohle February 22, 2018, 02:41 PM
jayhalseyThey searched his home off of a comment that a written symbol looked like a gun?
February 22, 2018, 02:42 PM
egregoreWhere was this? Mainly because the story page crashed my browser, but also so I can avoid it.
February 22, 2018, 02:47 PM
Pizza Bobquote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Where was this? Mainly because the story page crashed my browser, but also so I can avoid it.
Given that it was a "Parish" sheriff's office, I'd have to guess Louisiana.
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February 22, 2018, 02:47 PM
stoic-onequote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Where was this? Mainly because the story page crashed my browser, but also so I can avoid it.
Believe it or not, Lafayette, Louisiana.
February 22, 2018, 02:56 PM
jhe888The school and sheriff showed extremely poor judgment by reacting in any way to an innocent remark by a student, and then the sheriff showed even poorer judgment by attempting to accuse the student of using poor judgment.
Although, perhaps now each student should be warned and aware that if you even say the word "gun" the school and even the police will investigate you.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. February 22, 2018, 03:13 PM
leavemebeMass insanity. I suppose this is what the Salem witch trials were like.
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February 22, 2018, 03:14 PM
Ryanp225I'm to the point where I question the parent's love for their child if they still send them to public schools.