BREA — A 16-year-old boy was arrested after posting a photo of himself with a rifle, posting threatening messages and alluding to a school shooting, Brea police announced Wednesday, April 19.

The Brea Olinda High School student was identified by a parent monitoring his teenage daughter’s social media accounts on Wednesday, April 19. The apparent threat was made about seven weeks ago, according to the Brea Police Department.

The parent contacted police, who conducted an investigation before arresting the boy, a Brea resident whose name has not been released, on suspicion of making criminal threats.

Police officers are working with district officials on this case who are notifying parents and students that the campus is safe.