A Hazel Park High School student was recently arrested for a threatening text message featuring a picture of a handgun.

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HAZEL PARK — Following an incident where a student was arrested at Hazel Park High for sending a threatening text, officials are reminding parents to speak with their kids about the importance of alerting authorities whenever they sense danger.

According to a police report, the Hazel Park Police Department received multiple calls the night of Nov. 9 regarding a threat against students at the school, located at 23400 Hughes Ave. The concern related to a screenshot of a text circulating among students. The message was sent by another student at the school.

One text stated, “Anybody that jumped me about to die tomorrow,” and included a photo of a bl

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