KIRKLAND, NY — Three juveniles have been charged in connection with a threat alleging a shooting would take place at Clinton Middle School, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.
Patrol deputies were dispatched to an address in the Town of Kirkland at approximately 1:42 a.m. on April 11, 2026, to investigate a reported threat at the school.
The threat alleged that a shooting was going to take place at the Clinton Middle School cafeteria on April 17, 2026.
A 14-year-old female juvenile was located and transported to Wynn Hospital for a mental health evaluation.
A second female juvenile, age 13, was later located on April 11, 2026, interviewed and transported to Wynn Hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Investigators responded to a third juvenile’s residence in the Town of Kirkland and secured multiple firearms.
Investigators then responded to a residence in the Town of Boonville where a fourth juvenile was interviewed and multiple firearms were turned over voluntarily.
The fourth juvenile is not identified as a suspect in this investigation.
On April 12, 2026, both female juveniles, aged 13 and 14, were cited for Aggravated Threat of Mass Harm, a class A misdemeanor, and referred to Oneida County Probation.
The investigation determined that a third juvenile, a male age 13, was also involved in the incident.
On April 13, 2026, the male juvenile was transported to the Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building by his guardian where he was charged with Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a class B felony.
After arrest processing, the male juvenile was released to his guardian on an appearance ticket returnable to Oneida County Juvenile Probation.
The investigation remains open and additional charges are possible.
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Unit, Juvenile Aid Unit, Criminal Investigation Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, the Oneida County Threat Assessment and Management Team and the Clinton Central School District all assisted with the investigation.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit at 315-765-2226.
The Oneida County Office of Mental Health will coordinate additional mental health and crisis intervention support to the Clinton Central School District and the general public.
