San Antonio teen, cousin of Uvalde school shooter, arrested for alleged threats against local school

SAN ANTONIO - A 17-year-old boy who says he is the cousin of the Uvalde school shooter has been arrested in San Antonio after allegedly threatening a local school.

According to court documents, the teen’s mother reported that the suspect was planning to “do the same thing” as his cousin. His cousin, Salvador Ramos was the one who committed the mass shooting at Robb Elementary back in 2022.

The suspect, identified as Nathan James Cruz, had made these statements to his sister, who notified their mother, who called the police.

Cruz’s mother says that she was concerned because the suspect is currently on probation, was intoxicated when he made the threats, and they live near an elementary school.

The mother also stated that she overheard a phone conversation that the suspect was trying to acquire an AR-15 through an illegal private sale.

Cruz’s sister also told detectives that she had given her brother a ride and while in her vehicle the suspect threatened to shoot her in the head and stated that he would “shoot the school.” She says she believed his threat was credible due to the recent history of their family and the suspect's knowledge of his cousin's actions.

Cruz is facing two charges of making a terroristic threat against a public place and a threat against a family member. His bond is set at $150,000.

Edgewood ISD released a statement saying,

"Edgewood ISD has been made aware a teenager is now in police custody accused of making a threat against a school on the city's west side. Edgewood ISD is committed to the safety and security of all students, faculty, and staff. Each campus has an assigned Safety Officer. We encourage everyone to report any suspicious activity; if you see something, say something. "