13-year-old charged after alleged school threat in Sexsmith

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after police investigated alleged threats of gun violence targeting a school in Sexsmith, a community about 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

RCMP said officers were called Thursday after receiving reports of threats against students at the school. Police arrested a suspect and seized a firearm from the youth's residence during the investigation.

The boy has been charged with uttering threats. The allegation has not been tested in court.

According to RCMP, the accused is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie provincial court on Wednesday. Police have not released additional details about the nature of the threats or any ongoing public safety concerns.