A Sooke teenager is facing a criminal charge following an international investigation into alleged school shooting threats made through an online gaming platform.
According to RCMP, the case began on July 19th, 2025, when the Homeland Security Unit of the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky received reports that a 15-year-old boy had allegedly made threats of a school shooting over Discord.
US investigators determined the teen had been in regular communication with another individual in Canada. That person was later identified as a youth living in the Sooke area and attending Edward Milne Community School.
On March 13th, the Vancouver Island RCMP General Investigation Section was notified and launched a criminal investigation into the Canadian connection.
The BC Prosecution Service has since approved a charge of conveying threats, and a warrant was issued for the teen’s arrest.
Police say the teen was taken into custody without incident on March 28th. A search warrant was also executed at a residence in Sooke, where officers seized electronic devices as part of the ongoing investigation.
The teen remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Due to provisions under the Criminal Code and the Youth Criminal Justice Act, a publication ban is in place and no identifying information can be released.
In a statement, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Alex Berube said the investigation highlights the importance of international cooperation when responding to threats involving online platforms.
The incident comes amid heightened concern around school safety in BC following a recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, where eight people were killed in one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history.
Police continue to remind the public that all threats, whether made online or in person, are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
