School shooting threat case headed to grand jury

Russell Kidd, 18, faces charges in connection with a school shooting threat in Kanawha County.(WVRJA)
Published: Mar. 14, 2024 at 10:12 PM EDT

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man accused of trying to plan a school shooting has waived his preliminary hearing.

The case against Russell Kidd, 18, will now go to a grand jury. Kidd is accused of helping a 17-year-old to make plans for a school shooting at Sissonville High School.

The 17-year old was arrested last month.

Kidd, who was arrested a little more than a week ago, is free on a surety bond.

Both Kidd and the underage suspect are charged with terroristic threats.

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