Two individuals are facing charges after a search warrant was executed in response to a threat against a kindergarten class, according to Buffalo police. The incident unfolded when FBI Buffalo received a complaint about a Discord post referencing a potential shooting at a kindergarten class.
The post, made on August 27th, did not specify any particular school or class, leading authorities to believe it was an isolated incident. Following the complaint, Buffalo police conducted a search at a residence on the 900 block of Sycamore Street.
During the search, officers discovered a loaded gun with five rounds of ammunition along with additional ammunition. The firearm matched the one depicted in the social media post and the bedding shown in the post matched that of a 15-year-old residing in the home.
The 15-year-old was charged with making a threat of mass harm and was arraigned. Although the teenager is confirmed to be a student in the Buffalo school system, the specific school cannot be disclosed due to his juvenile status.
Further investigation revealed that the gun belonged to the 15-year-old's brother, 18-year-old Saeed Saeed. Authorities also seized 14 pounds of marijuana from a separate bedroom in the residence. As a result, Saeed is facing charges of criminal possession of cannabis and failure to safely store firearms. He was arraigned, released, and is scheduled to appear in court on September 30th.
Buffalo police urge anyone who encounters suspicious activity or comments to report them by calling or texting the confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
FBI Buffalo Thwarts Mass Shooting of Kindergarten Class by 15-year-old