NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has arrested two students this week in separate incidents involving threats of mass violence against schools in the area.
On Tuesday, 18-year-old Dorrian Harp, a student at Hunters Lane High School, allegedly told another student that he would “shoot up the school” the following day. Harp’s comments prompted an investigation by school resource officers, who attempted to locate him at his last known address but were unsuccessful. On Thursday, Harp and his parents met with authorities at the Madison police precinct, where Harp admitted to making the threat. He was subsequently arrested and is being held on a $100,000 bond for making a threat of mass violence.
In a separate case, a 12-year-old student from Intrepid College Prep was accused of threatening to kill a group of students. After being suspended for the initial threat, the student returned to school, only to allegedly text another peer, threatening to shoot him and sending a video of a gun. The 12-year-old was charged with making a threat of mass violence and making a false report. A Juvenile Court judge has since taken action on the case.
These arrests come as schools across Middle Tennessee remain on high alert following the recent shooting at Antioch High School. Districts in the region are increasingly focused on identifying and addressing potential threats to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The MNPD has continued to emphasize the seriousness of threats made against schools, with both incidents underlining the importance of swift and decisive responses to prevent violence.
