BAY VIEW, Wis. — Despite a threat of gun violence, Bay View High School students proceeded with a planned walkout Wednesday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics. A suspect was taken into custody before the walkout.
On Tuesday, Bay View High School sent a message to families urging student organizers to cancel the walkout, saying the threat referenced possible gun violence directed at the event itself, not the school or school building.
"While the district and school do not organize walkouts, and the district continues to support the rights of students to share their views, we are asking that student organizers cancel the event out of an abundance of caution and not walk out as planned," the message said.
The message also said the suspect is not a Bay View High School student.
According to Milwaukee police, the threats were made around 11 p.m. Feb. 6, and the suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Student organizers told school administrators they planned to proceed with the walkout. As a precaution, Milwaukee police were on site.
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