Two Seguin teenagers were arrested by the Seguin police following the circulation of a threatening video towards Seguin High School on social media. The suspects were identified as Isaiah Heider and Franklin Napier and were charged with terroristic threat. The incident occurred after a fight and rumors of a potential shooting at the school. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of students and staff. Seguin Gazette reported
Seguin police apprehended two Seguin teenagers after a video containing threats towards Seguin High School circulated on social media in the aftermath of incidents at the campus on Thursday. The authorities launched an investigation upon being alerted to the video, with Seguin Police Community Engagement Officer Sarah Chilutti confirming their cooperation with Seguin ISD administrators to thoroughly examine the social media post. The individuals identified in the video were Isaiah Heider, an 18-year-old from Seguin, and Franklin Napier, also 18 and from Seguin.
In response, Judge William Old III issued an arrest warrant for both individuals, setting their bonds at $100,000 each. Subsequently, the police arrested both individuals during the night and they were subsequently booked into Guadalupe County Jail on charges of making terroristic threats.
The video emerged following a day filled with tense incidents at Seguin High School, leading to the institution being placed under two campus holds. The first hold occurred from 10:25 to 11:10 a.m. due to a physical altercation between students. Seguin High School Communications Director Sean Hoffmann explained that during a campus hold, students and teachers must remain in their designated areas until an “all clear” is given. Individuals in common areas, such as the cafeteria or gym, may be asked to stay in those spaces or move to adjacent areas, like a locker room. Students and staff who are outside the building are instructed to remain outdoors unless instructed otherwise by the administration.
Seguin police officers provided assistance to the school staff in handling the fight, leading to the hold being lifted 45 minutes later. Hoffmann emphasized that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken against the students involved in the altercation.
However, a separate incident involving a rumored shooting prompted a second campus hold. Hoffmann stated that the school administrators received information about a potential school shooting that was supposed to occur later in the day. As a result, increased police presence was requested and implemented on campus. Additional law enforcement officers from the surrounding area also responded to the campus as a precautionary measure. The Seguin Police Department and Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office maintained an increased police presence at Seguin High School.
To ensure safety, parents were allowed to pick up their children from the campus. Hoffmann emphasized that parents or guardians who wished to collect their Seguin High School students before the 4:05 p.m. dismissal time had to sign them out from the school.
As a precaution, extra law enforcement officers remained on the campus the following day. Chilutti urged community members to report anything suspicious, emphasizing the importance of speaking up if they witness or hear something concerning. The Seguin Police Department continues to encourage students and citizens to “See Something, Say Something,” stressing the need to immediately report any conversations or social media posts that could potentially endanger the safety of students and staff..