Two Central Florida teens were recently arrested for written threats to kill, according to local law enforcement.
17-year-old Leonardo Garcia-Caro and 16-year-old Erik Cornejo were both arrested by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for making written threats to kill.
Overnight prior to the arrests, Volusia County deputies responded to multiple Fortify FL tips about comments made in a group chat.
According to law enforcement, Leonardo said he was bringing an AK-47 to school. Erik said “let’s kill” another student.
The defendants are both Taylor High School students. The subject of their threats goes to DeLand High School. Their dispute was over a female friend.
Deputies confirmed Leonardo has no access to an AK-47 or any other firearms.
But the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said the threats are still felonies under Florida law according to law enforcement.
