Highland Park police ID source of text message threats sent to students

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Highland Park police announced Friday they've identified the source of threatening text messages sent to Highland Park High School students earlier this week.

Investigators determined that a juvenile student was responsible for sending the messages, according to a statement from police.

The student told investigators that the messages were not intended to be taken seriously. A preliminary investigation determined the student lacked the intent and means to carry out the threats in the text messages, police said.

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Police said they've identified the student and referred the case to the Lake County State’s Attorney Juvenile Division for charges.