Student Charged for Alleged 'Shooters List' at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School

Juvenile girl accused of creating list of 34 sixth-graders, causing panic among parents and students.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A juvenile girl has been charged with making terroristic threats after allegedly creating a 'shooters list' containing the names of 34 sixth-grade students at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School in West Virginia. The list was AirDropped to student devices, prompting a response from school officials and law enforcement. While there were no injuries, the incident caused widespread panic among parents, some of whom came to the school to pick up their children.

Why it matters

Threats of school violence, even if not credible, can have a traumatic impact on students, staff, and the broader community. This case highlights the need for robust threat assessment and response protocols in schools to quickly identify and address potential safety concerns.

The details

According to the Upshur County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile girl was taken into custody on Friday morning and has been charged with a felony count of making terroristic threats. Authorities say they obtained a confession from the student. The school principal contacted the district's chief of security, who then alerted the sheriff's department.

  • The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Upshur County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested the juvenile suspect and is investigating the incident.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School

The school where the alleged 'shooters list' was created and distributed.

Upshur County Schools

The school district that oversees Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School and responded to the incident.

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What they’re saying

“There were no injuries reported but when word started to spread to parents about what happened several came to the school to pick up their kids.”

— Mike Coffman, Upshur County Sheriff (wvmetronews.com)

What’s next

The juvenile suspect will appear before a judge to determine if she will be released on bail or remain in a juvenile detention facility.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for schools to have robust threat assessment and response protocols in place to quickly identify and address potential safety concerns, in order to mitigate the impact on students, staff, and the broader community.