MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland Crime Stoppers said a teen who allegedly made a threat toward a Midland ISD school has been identified thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip. 

According to Crime Stoppers, on November 15, a teen, who was seen holding a gun in social media images, made a threat against Midland High School. The name of the teen and the details of the threat have no been released by law enforcement.

“Thank you and great job to the public who submitted tips and to law enforcement for ensuring the safety of our school community,” the organization said in a statement.

MISD has not said if the teen will face any charges stemming from this incident.


Midland ISD later released an official statement, you can read their full statement below:

Midland ISD Police have identified and located the individual in the photo of the threat that was made against Midland High School. We are grateful to Crime Stoppers and the community for the tips reported that led to the identification of the individual.

All leads are being followed, and any individual involved will be punished according to the Student Code of Conduct and in accordance with the law. Based on the investigation, MISD Police believe there is no threat to campus, however, the investigation is ongoing.