MEXICO, NY – On Monday, December 20th, 2021, at around 7:30 AM, Oswego County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers were investigating a social media threat regarding a school shooting at BOCES in Mexico, NY. During their investigation, they spoke to three suspicious people in a car parked in the parking lot. As a result of their investigation, all three people were detained. In the car at least two handguns and drug paraphernalia were found.
The BOCES Campus has been shut down for the remainder of the day and all students have been either returned to their home school or to their residence.
This is currently being investigated and there is no further information at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (315) 349-3411.