Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Children

Demetrius Alpha Omega Murray caused lockdowns at three local schools

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Demetrius Alpha Omega Murray, a 33-year-old Tallahassee resident, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a six-count Indictment for interstate communication of threats to injure children. The allegations in the Indictment led to lockdowns at three Tallahassee-area schools.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing threats against schools and students, which have become an all-too-common occurrence in recent years. The lockdowns caused significant disruption and raised concerns about public safety in the local community.

The details

According to court documents, Murray made a series of threatening phone calls and online communications targeting children in the Tallahassee area. The threats prompted lockdowns at three local schools as a precautionary measure to ensure student and faculty safety.

  • On February 3, 2026, Demetrius Alpha Omega Murray pleaded guilty in federal court.

The players

Demetrius Alpha Omega Murray

A 33-year-old Tallahassee resident who pleaded guilty to making threats against children that caused school lockdowns.

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What’s next

The judge will now determine Murray's sentence, which could include significant prison time given the serious nature of the threats.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to address threats against schools and students, as well as the importance of swift law enforcement action to hold perpetrators accountable and protect public safety.