Bradenton police investigate after text threatens shooting at local school
Bradenton police are investigating a threat of a school shooting at Sugg Middle School on Monday morning, the Bradenton Police Department said in a news release.
Additional officers are on the campus Monday as the investigation continues, the department said.
The threat originated from a text message that was circulating among students, according to police.
The text message is “regarding a threat of a school shooting,” police said.
Police say they learned about the threat overnight and immediately started an investigation, also alerting the Manatee County School District and sending officers to the school on Monday.
“All threats on school campuses are taken seriously and will not be tolerated,” a social media post by the police department said. “This is an active investigation, and more information will be released when appropriate.”
Anyone with information can contact Bradenton Police Detective Jeff Beckley at jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com or call the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300. Tips can also be submitted by email at bpdtips@bradentonpd.com.
Tips can be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at ManateeCrimeStoppers.com or by calling 866-634-8477.
This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM.
