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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said.

The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School District police. On Oct. 19, district police contacted the Canton Police Department, which opened an investigation.

Detectives identified a juvenile Canton resident connected to the threats. The juvenile was arrested Oct. 20 on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and disruption of a public school. Police are not releasing the juvenile's identity.

As the investigation continued, detectives identified two additional suspects. On Oct. 23, police arrested Shane Keith Taylor, 17, and charged him with conspiracy to commit murder. He was taken to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center, according to police.

Michael Brandon Terry, 21, of Chatsworth, California, was also arrested in California by the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department. Terry is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and is awaiting transport to Cherokee County, according to police.

Authorities said there is no known ongoing threat to Cherokee High School or any other Cherokee County school.

 The safety of our students and school staff is a top priority, and we take every threat seriously,  Canton Police Chief Marty Ferrell said.  I appreciate the quick action of our law enforcement partners and the dedication of our detectives in identifying and arresting the suspects. 

The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Canton police at 770-720-4883 or submit a tip to the FBI.
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