Teens charged after making shooting threats at Clinton Middle School

Two 13- and 14-year-old girls cited for Aggravated Threat of Mass Harm, 13-year-old boy charged with Conspiracy

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:37am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single handgun magazine against a pitch-black background, capturing the stark, gritty details of the object in dramatic lighting to conceptually represent the serious nature of the school threat investigation.A recent wave of school threats in Oneida County has law enforcement and mental health officials on high alert, underscoring the need for proactive intervention.Clinton Today

According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, two teenage girls aged 13 and 14 were cited for making threats of a potential shooting at Clinton Middle School on April 17, 2026. A 13-year-old boy was also charged with Conspiracy in the Second Degree after investigators found multiple firearms at his residence. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are possible.

Why it matters

School threats and gun violence continue to be a major concern for communities across the country. This incident highlights the importance of proactive threat assessment, mental health support, and close coordination between law enforcement and school districts to address these issues and maintain public safety.

The details

Patrol deputies were dispatched to an address in Kirkland, New York after receiving a report of a threat of a shooting at Clinton Middle School's cafeteria on April 17, 2026. A 14-year-old female juvenile was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, and investigators later located a 13-year-old female juvenile who was also involved. Firearms were recovered from the residence of a third 13-year-old male juvenile, who was charged with Conspiracy in the Second Degree.

  • On April 11, 2026 at approximately 1:42 a.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to investigate the reported threat.
  • On April 11, 2026, a 14-year-old female juvenile was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
  • On April 11, 2026, a 13-year-old female juvenile was located, interviewed, and also transported to the hospital.
  • On April 12, 2026, the two female juveniles, ages 13 and 14, were cited for Aggravated Threat of Mass Harm.
  • On April 13, 2026, the 13-year-old male juvenile was charged with Conspiracy in the Second Degree.

The players

Robert Maciol

Oneida County Sheriff.

Oneida County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the school threat incident.

Clinton Middle School

The school where the threat of a shooting was made.

Wynn Hospital

The hospital where the two female juvenile suspects were transported for mental health evaluations.

Oneida County Probation

The agency that the two female juvenile suspects were referred to.

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What they’re saying

“The investigation remains open, and additional charges are possible regarding the involved individuals.”

— Oneida County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The Oneida County Office of Mental Health will coordinate additional mental health and crisis intervention support to the Clinton Central School District and the general public, including on-site support and intervention and access to awareness and prevention resources.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical need for proactive threat assessment, mental health support, and strong coordination between law enforcement and schools to address the ongoing challenge of school violence and ensure the safety of students and staff.