LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A mother is facing accusations that she threatened to shoot and kill a teacher at Bailey Middle School, prompting urgent calls from parents and the community for improved campus security. The March 28 incident was detailed in communications between school officials and the Clark County School District (CCSD).
According to a letter from Principal Danielle Duterte, the woman — whose identity has not been publicized — entered the school and directed threatening remarks toward a teacher over claims that the teacher had mocked her daughter. Phrases like “I will shoot you,” and “Me and my boyfriend will catch you outside. You will never be safe as a teacher here,” were allegedly made during the confrontation, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Additionally, the woman directed threats toward a male student before being escorted off campus by school staff.
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The woman reportedly remained in the school parking lot for 20 minutes after the incident.
After the incident, the suspect was barred from returning to campus. The Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) submitted two warrants to the district attorney for her arrest, with charges including making threats to a school employee and disturbance of a school.
Parents Frustrated Over Delayed Security Upgrades at Bailey Middle School
This alarming incident has amplified ongoing concerns among school leaders, parents, and community members over Bailey Middle School security. Even the suspect commented on the campus’s lack of proper security, describing it during the incident as being too easy to access.
Emails between Bailey Middle School and CCSD officials revealed frustrations over delays in planned security upgrades, reports News3LV. The school had been informed in 2019 that a security gate installation was two years away. However, district officials later clarified that the gate is now not expected until 2027. Many in the community view the prolonged timeline as unacceptable.
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CCSD Bond Oversight Committee Member Abraham Camejo echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for more immediate safety measures. Security upgrades, including the installation of perimeter fencing, modernized surveillance systems, and controlled single-point-of-entry checkpoints, began rolling out across district campuses before the 2022–2023 school year, but not all schools have been updated, reports Fox5Vegas.
