California teen arrested for alleged school threat with AR-15 Lego gun

This undated photo provided by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office shows an AR-15 rifle made of Legos that authorities say a 14-year-old boy posted on Instagram, along with a threat against West Hills High School in Santee, Calif. Authorities say the boy, a freshman at the school, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, on suspicion of making terrorist threats. Authorities say the student had access to hunting rifles in his home. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

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SANTEE — Authorities have arrested a 14-year-old boy they say posted an online threat against a San Diego County school that included a photo of an AR-15 rifle made of Legos.

The boy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of making terrorist threats.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department says the boy is a freshman at West Hills High School in Santee.

He allegedly posted an Instagram photo of the toy weapon with the warning “Don’t come to school tomorrow.”