10-year-old Daniel Issac Marquez Charged For Making A Fake Written Threat To Conduct Mass Shooting At Patriot Elementary School In Cape Coral, FL

Marquez, a 5th grade student arrested and charged for an alleged fake written threat to conduct a mass shooting in Florida.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 30, 2022

Cape Coral, Florida - On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) in Florida released the booking photo of Daniel Issac Marquez, 10, who was taken into custody on Saturday and booked for making an alleged fake written threat to commit a mass shooting at his elementary school, according to the LCSO.

Making a written threat to conduct a mass shooting in Florida is considered a 2nd-degree felony with up to 15 years in prison, if convicted.

According to the LCSO press release, "This student's behavior is sickening, especially after the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas," stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. "Making sure our children are safe is paramount. We will have law and order in our schools! My team didn't hesitate one second…NOT ONE SECOND, to investigate this threat."

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the Lee County Sheriff's Office learned of a threatening text message sent by a fifth grade student at Patriot Elementary School in Cape Coral. 

The School Threat Enforcement Team was immediately notified and began analytical research. Due to the nature of the incident, the Youth Services Criminal Investigations Division assumed the case. 

Detectives interviewed the suspect, Daniel Issac Marquez (DOB 10/01/2011), and developed probable cause for his arrest. 

Marquez was charged with Making a Written Threat to Conduct a Mass Shooting.

"Right now is not the time to act like a little delinquent.  It's not funny.  This child made a fake threat, and now he's experiencing real consequences," stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno, according to the press release.