Facebook post about Columbine gets La Crosse teen in trouble

 Central student said he didn’t really plan an attack

A social media post seeming to threaten “a re-enactment of Columbine” at a La Crosse high school gets the attention of police. 

The Facebook post appeared Monday and said “Don’t be surprised if you see a re-enactment of Columbine tomorrow,” meaning Tuesday. 

City police spoke to the 17-year-old Central student Tanthalas Cox-Witt, who posted the message. He claimed to be was angry but did not actually plan to attack a school. 

Cox-Witt has pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct,and received a warning in court from Judge Todd Bjerke.

He could get time in the county jail, if he’s convicted. 

The teen said he had a rough day at school, and was involved with arguments over the prom, before writing the message mentioning the 1999 Columbine school shooting.