Abilene High School student accused of endangering campus

ABILEN, Texas. An Abilene High School student was charged with endangering the campus on Monday, Feb. 27. According to the arrest report from the Abilene Police Department, Brayden Andrews was angry and walked out of the classroom. The report states that he shouted profanity and walked around the middle school when he threatened to bring a gun into the school and kill everyone.

Abilene ISD sent a letter to the parents after the incident to inform them of the verbal threats. County officials said employees immediately alerted police and that officers found no real threat. The District also stated that the student will be disciplined in accordance with the AISD Student Code of Conduct and any state laws.

Andrews was arrested on charges of displaying, using, or threatening to display or use a firearm, which is a violation of the Texas Education Code. The threat is classified as a class A misdemeanor. A bill passed by the Texas Legislature in 2017 amended the education code to include a misdemeanor.