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KCSO: Eighth grader arrested for threatening Karns Middle School

According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, the student is from Gresham Middle School.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An eighth grader was arrested Tuesday for threats of mass destruction, according to a release from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. 

KCSO said the threat was made toward Karns Middle School. The school was soon evacuated after the threat was known.

Deputies said its explosive device detection dogs were deployed and searched the school.

The investigation is ongoing.

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