20 January 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Vincent T. Lightcap
Troop D Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On January 20, 2023, the Mexico School District was apprised that a 12-year-old student made a verbal threat against the school. An investigation by the New York State Police determined the student did not have access to firearms or a plan to follow through on the verbal threat. The student is facing school discipline and is being provided mental health services.