Morgan Roof, the younger sister of the mass shooter sentenced to death for killing 9 people at a church in Charleston, SC was arrested Wednesday-- the day of the national school walkouts protesting gun violence -- on charges of possessing weapons (a knife and pepper spray, according to reports) and marijuana.
Morgan also posted a hateful and racist message regarding the walkouts on Snapchat before her arrest, saying she hoped participants were shot.
A statement on the matter was released by the principal of AC Flora High School, where Morgan Roof attends. It reads:
"March 14, 2018
Dear Flora Family,
AC Flora is fortunate to have a close and caring community which is open to sharing information. I want to thank those of you who have called to share concerns about what you may have heard from our students. In an effort to stop rumors, I would like to explain recent events that have occurred at AC Flora.
As many of you know, today was set as a time for a student walkout. Our student leaders had asked to be allowed to spend seventeen minutes to remember each of the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. This student-led event was voluntary. The walkout went well with only a minor verbal disagreement that occurred at dismissal from the event. A rumor then started that a certain student had a weapon. This was heavily investigated and found to be inaccurate. In a separate situation, a student used social media to post a hateful message. The posting was not a threat, but was extremely inappropriate. That student was dealt with in a swift and severe manner as the posting caused quite a disruption.
In an isolated incident yesterday, administration was notified that there was possibly a weapon on campus. Through diligent work from the Assistant Principals and the School Resource Officers, an unloaded weapon was recovered. The investigation of this matter involves law enforcement as well as school officials. Discipline for students involved will follow the Richland One Code of Conduct.
I realize that rumors and the tragic school shootings in Florida are events that can cause anxiety for our students, parents, faculty, and the community. Be assured that the safety of our students will always be our top priority. We must continue to work together to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. Please feel free to contact me at 803.807.8697 if you have questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Susan Childs
Principal"
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