<p>A man has been arrested in the US on Sunday for posting a school shooting threat on social media. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 18-year-old Corey Anderson, in his social media post, wrote, “Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school.” In the post, Anderson had also shared his photos in a tactical-style vest and weapons, which looked like a handgun and rifle. "This type of threat is unacceptable. This man intentionally instilled fear into our community as a sick joke, but be warned, this is no laughing matter," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about the post of Anderson. &nbsp;"We will do everything within our power to apprehend, and pursue charges on those who make school-based threats. Protecting students is our greatest priority. We take school threats very seriously, if you see something suspicious, please contact us immediately,” Chronister added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On investigation, the detectives determined that the handgun and rifle were actually “airsoft guns.” &nbsp;The accused was arrested at his home and charged with a written or electronic threat to carry out a mass shooting or act of terrorism. &nbsp;</p>

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A man has been arrested in the US on Sunday for posting a school shooting threat on social media. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 18-year-old Corey Anderson, in his social media post, wrote, “Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school.

A man has been arrested in the US on Sunday for posting a school shooting threat on social media. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 18-year-old Corey Anderson, in his social media post, wrote, “Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school.” In the post, Anderson had also shared his photos in a tactical-style vest and weapons, which looked like a handgun and rifle. "This type of threat is unacceptable. This man intentionally instilled fear into our community as a sick joke, but be warned, this is no laughing matter," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. Also Read: US school shooting: In 3 days, over $2.5 mn raised in donations for four children left without parents On Sunday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about the post of Anderson. "We will do everything within our power to apprehend, and pursue charges on those who make school-based threats. Protecting students is our greatest priority. We take school threats very seriously, if you see something suspicious, please contact us immediately,” Chronister added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE On investigation, the detectives determined that the handgun and rifle were actually “airsoft guns.” The accused was arrested at his home and charged with a written or electronic threat to carry out a mass shooting or act of terrorism. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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With ‘airsoft guns’, US man posts school shooting threat on social media, gets arrested