On September 11, 2022, the Azle Police Department and Azle ISD Police Department were notified of a series of threats posted via various social media outlets. While not specifying Azle ISD as a target, the threats did threaten many students directly and indirectly.

The investigation was initiated immediately and continued throughout today. Azle ISD Police, Azle Police, Ft. Worth Police, and the Ft. Worth Office of the FBI were able to identify the movement of a male juvenile suspect who posted the threats. At about 1700 hours today, Ft. Worth Police found the male and took him into custody in Tarrant County. All information indicates the male acted alone, and no additional suspects remain outstanding.