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Holly teen charged after making post about 'shooting up a school' on Snapchat

Kenneth Parks made social media threat

Kenneth Parks (WDIV)

HOLLY, Mich. – A 17-year-old boy from Holly was charged Friday after posting a school shooting threat Wednesday on Snapchat.

Police said Kenneth Parks posted a photo with the caption "I feel like shooting up a school today."

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Holly Area Schools Police Resource Officer Michael Houck learned about the post and passed the information on to other officers, who located Parks in a vehicle with another person.

Both vehicle occupants were interviewed, and Parks was arrested. He was charged with malicious use of a tele-communication device.

His bond was set at $50,000, and he will not be released without a GPS tether and other conditions, including house arrest.

Parks also cannot possess a firearm or go on any school property.