13-year-old accused of making TikTok threat involving gun; police describe ‘escalation’
Frankie Thompson
Frankie Thompson
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Frankie Thompson is an education reporter with over 4 years of experience focusing on Buffalo's schools and educational policy. A proud graduate of Buffalo State College, Frankie started their career at a local nonprofit news organization, where they developed a passion for advocating for educational equity. Frankie aims to highlight the stories of students and educators in his coverage.
More from Frankie →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM · 1 min read
The Depew Middle School student accused last month of making a threat on social media has twice had encounters with police regarding actions and statements involving guns.