UPDATE: Alexandria Police Identify Juvenile Suspect, Determine No Credible Threat to Alexandria City High School

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November 12, 2026

UPDATE: Alexandria Police Identify Juvenile Suspect, Determine No Credible Threat to Alexandria City High School

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Alexandria Police Department (APD) has identified a student at Alexandria City High School's (ACHS's) Minnie Howard Campus as the suspect in an investigation involving threatening social media posts referencing the school.

Following its investigation, APD has determined that the threats are not credible. As part of the ongoing investigation, the student's parents were notified by the school and instructed to keep the student home from school while investigators continue their work.

The matter will be referred to the Commonwealth Attorney's Office for review to determine whether charges are warranted. While no charges are pending at this time, possible charges include communicating threats directed at a school through electronic means.

APD continues to coordinate closely with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) administrators and security personnel. School Resource Officers (SROs) remain actively engaged, and additional police presence is being maintained at ACHS campuses out of an abundance of caution.

The safety of students, staff, and faculty remains our top priority. APD takes all threats involving our schools seriously and remains committed to ensuring a safe learning environment.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact APD at 703.764.4444. In an emergency, call 911.

This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be provided as appropriate.