Michigan 18-year-old charged with threatening to shoot people at Michigan elementary school

George Hunter, The Detroit News on Jan 19, 2026

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DETROIT — An 18-year-old who allegedly threatened to shoot people as classes were letting out last week at Ann Arbor's Haisley Elementary School faces up to 20 years in prison after he was charged with making terroristic threats, authorities said.

The incident happened at about 4 p.m. Friday, Ann Arbor police said in a statement.

"Officers responded to Haisley Elementary School in response to serious and violent threats to harm people with a firearm," police said. "These threats came as school was being dismissed."

School officials immediately called police after the alleged threat was made, according to the release.

Officers searched the 18-year-old’s home, where no firearms were found, police said.

"AAPD also worked with Community Mental Health, which developed an immediate plan to get the person coordinated resources," officials wrote. "He is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility."

Police said the incident was handled by multiple agencies.

"Chief Andre Anderson has been in ongoing communication with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and Community Mental Health, who responded and coordinated a response to provide assistance," the release said.

The suspect was charged Saturday with one count of making terroristic threats, a felony with a maximum 20-year prison sentence, and one count of making school threats, a misdemeanor with a maximum one-year sentence.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office said it has requested that the suspect be held on a $250,000 bond, with a GPS tether excluding him from Haisley School if he is released.

"The safety of our students and staff is our priority, and we are taking this situation very seriously. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community. We appreciate the quick response from our school administration and staff, as well as the cooperation and support from our families," Ann Arbor Public Schools officials said in a statement.

"...There is no ongoing threat to students or staff, and the school remains a safe place for learning. AAPD continues its investigation of the incident, with the full cooperation of Ann Arbor Public Schools."

The district said a no-trespass order was issued restricting the suspect from all AAPS property.

"AAPS will continue to work closely with law enforcement to take further legal action to address this situation to the fullest extent," officials said. "The AAPD and district leadership will be at Haisley when school resumes on Tuesday. District staff, including school social workers and psychologists, will be at Haisley to support students and staff."

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