Dad threats to shoot up school over son’s snack time

A Michigan father has been arrested after authorities say he became enraged and threatened to “shoot up” his son’s elementary school because the child didn’t have enough time to finish his snack.

According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 43-year-old David Scott Jr. faces multiple charges, including being a prohibited person in possession of a weapon or ammunition, making an intentional threat of violence against a school, and engaging in obscene or disorderly conduct.

Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido condemned the incident, saying, “There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff—especially over something as minor as a classroom snack. Our office takes all threats to schools seriously, and we will continue to pursue charges to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and our community.”

Authorities say the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. at Pleasantview Elementary School in Eastpointe, when Scott arrived and became upset that his young child “did not receive a snack at snack time.” Officials allege that Scott confronted the teacher, made threats, and warned he would return the next day.

After obtaining a search warrant, police reportedly found several rounds of ammunition in Scott’s home—items he is legally barred from possessing.

Eastpointe Police Lt. Alex Holish told WXYZ Detroit that the suspect’s behavior was alarming: “There was an enraged parent who was upset about the fact that his first grader did not have sufficient time for snack time, and this parent decided to make threats against the school.”

Witnesses said Scott was “screaming, cursing, and threatening” the teacher in front of staff, students, and parents. Investigators allege he repeatedly said he would “air the place out,” a slang expression referring to shooting up a building.

Scott’s partner, Tykeissia Watkins, defended him, saying the situation had been exaggerated. She told WXYZ that their son had been coming home hungry for weeks, and while Scott was upset, she did not believe he intended to carry out any violent act.

“His dad, of course, because it’s been ongoing, got upset,” Watkins said. “I really think that it was blown completely out of proportion.”

In a statement, Eastpointe Community Schools emphasized that such behavior will not be tolerated. “We take all threats to our schools, our students, and our staff incredibly seriously,” the district said.

A judge has set Scott’s bond at $150,000 cash or surety and ordered a mental health evaluation. If released, he must wear a GPS monitor and refrain from leaving the state, drinking alcohol, or contacting the school, its staff, or any witnesses.

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