Kenosha Student Accused of Threatening to Kill Classmate, Shoot Up School

An eighth grader allegedly made the threats on the Discord app, leading to his suspension and criminal charges.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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An eighth-grade student in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been accused of making threats against a classmate and their school on the Discord messaging app. The student allegedly said he would kill the classmate and shoot up Lance Middle School. Police searched the student's home but did not find any weapons. The student has been suspended from school and charged with making terrorist threats.

Why it matters

Threats of violence against schools and students are taken extremely seriously, as they can cause widespread fear and disruption in the community. This incident highlights the importance of schools and law enforcement working together to quickly identify and address any potential threats to student safety.

The details

According to the police, the Kenosha student used the Discord app to make the threats against a classmate and Lance Middle School. School staff were made aware of the threat on Monday but did not initially believe it was credible, leading to a delay in reporting it. A search of the student's home by officers did not uncover any weapons. The student has now been suspended from school and charged with making terrorist threats.

  • The threat was made on the Discord app on Monday, February 13, 2026.
  • School staff were notified of the threat on Monday, February 13, 2026, but did not initially believe it was credible.

The players

Lance Middle School

The middle school that the student allegedly threatened to shoot up.

Kenosha Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the threat and charged the student.

Kenosha Eighth Grader

The student who allegedly made the threat against a classmate and the school on the Discord app.

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What they’re saying

“Threats of violence against schools and students are taken extremely seriously, as they can cause widespread fear and disruption in the community.”

— Kenosha Police Department (wisn.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow the student to be released on bail at a hearing on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of schools and law enforcement working together to quickly identify and address any potential threats to student safety, in order to maintain a secure learning environment for all.