Danish Court Sentences Teenager Over School Shooting Threat

A Danish court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to suspended prison for threatening a school shooting. The incident took place at Køge Gymnasium on August 20 last year.

The man threatened several students and staff members in person. He claimed he would carry out a shooting the next day. His statement caused panic among the people present.

In court, the young man argued that his words were only a joke. The court decided he should have understood the serious nature of his words. A psychiatric report revealed that he had mental health issues. However, judges still chose a standard sentence over medical treatment.

He received a 14-day suspended prison sentence. The defendant now has 14 days to appeal the ruling. The case was reported by Danish broadcaster DR via police statements.