BARTON COUNTY — A 13-year-old student is in juvenile detention following an arrest Thursday for an alleged school threat in Hoisington.

Authorities arrested the boy off campus after USD 431 officials learned of the alleged verbal threats to shoot students at school, according to Police Chief Kenton Doze.

Police did provide additional security at the school Thursday and USD 431 canceled a track meet due to safety concerns, according to Doze.