BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old juvenile was charged with making a threat of mass harm after an online threat toward Dunkirk High School was posted to Snapchat, the Dunkirk Police Department announced. Police said they were made aware of the threat on Sunday, Dec. 8. Dunkirk officers collaborated with Dunkirk school officials and the local FBI office in an investigation. The 15-year-old Dunkirk boy was charged as a result. He is set to appear in family court at a later date. If you are a witness of suspicious activity in the area, you are encouraged to report the activity to Dunkirk police at (716) 363-0313. Latest Local News State of emergency declared for WNY counties ahead of snowfall Buffalonians advised to be prepared in case of shifting snow conditions Teen charged following social media threat toward Dunkirk school Buffalo police investigating shooting in Riverside neighborhood Erie County SPCA holds 22nd radiothon Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.