Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini said Tuesday deputies have turned up no evidence of a so-called "kill list" or weapons in the investigation of a 10-year-old fifth-grader who allegedly threatened classmates at Meneley Elementary School in Gardnerville.
The boy was arrested April 28 after allegations of a list that targeted other students were reported to the school counselor.
"We haven't found any weapons or any kind of hit list," Pierini said. "There is no evidence to back up the threats other than what he's saying."
The alleged list came to light last week when the father of a 10-year-old girl obtained a temporary restraining order in East Fork Justice Court against the boy.
The father said his daughter's name reportedly was on the list and the boy had thrown a rock that hit her in the face.
The boy, who has been suspended from school, appeared at the hearing with his parents.
Judge Jim EnEarl issued the order and warned the child he would be arrested if he came within 100 yards of the school.
Pierini said the boy faces a hearing next week to determine whether he stays in school.
Douglas County School District Superintendent Carol Lark said she met Monday with a half-dozen parents at Meneley to assure them "their children were safe in a safe learning environment."
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