Leavenworth threat suspect identified, local schools alerted

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. – Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a serious threat reported on September 12, 2025.

The incident involved a Leavenworth resident receiving threats via social media about their children being harmed at school, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office.

The threats began after the reporting party commented on a social media post by the suspect, who was celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Casey A. Garrison from Wenatchee, made alarming comments, including, “You’re right, the next time your kids go to school, I will make sure they die of gun shooting. Good riddance.”

Additional threatening statements included, “Death will always find you, there is going to be another,” and references to making victims