mass-shooting-threat · Clearwater, Florida
What happened after Addison Gass was arrested for Snapchat threats?
What happened?
Court pendingAddison Gass, an 18-year-old student, was arrested on January 5, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida, and charged with a second-degree felony for posting mass shooting threats on Snapchat; she pleaded not guilty, and her case remains ongoing.
Timeline
Snapchat issued a voluntary emergency disclosure, which was forwarded to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office via the FBI, regarding Addison Gass's post.
Addison Gass was arrested and charged with one count of Written Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting in Clearwater, Florida, after admitting to making the Snapchat post.
The Aveda Institute terminated Addison Gass's enrollment and trespassed her from the property following the incident.
Local news outlets, such as wtsp.com, reported on the arrest and charges against Addison Gass.
Addison Gass's case remains ongoing after she pleaded not guilty, with no public follow-up on court results or sentencing identified.
Court documents reveal that Addison Gass has been placed under a risk protection order, prohibiting her from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition.
What people are asking
What was Addison Gass arrested for?
Addison Gass was arrested on January 5, 2026, for posting written threats to commit a mass shooting at the Aveda Institute on Snapchat. The threats included text overlays like "i'm abt to shoot up this school" and "they done pissed me tf off," which she admitted to making out of frustration over a dress code violation.
What was the outcome of Addison Gass's case?
Addison Gass was charged with one count of Written Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting, a second-degree felony. She pleaded not guilty, and her case remains ongoing as of June 13, 2026, with no public follow-up on court results or sentencing identified.
When did the incident involving Addison Gass occur?
The incident and arrest of Addison Gass originally happened on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida.
Receipts
- youtube.comJun 10, 2026
- wtsp.comJan 6, 2026
- youtube.comJun 11, 2026
How we researched this & corrections
Information was gathered from multiple news reports, including local media and official statements, as well as YouTube videos discussing the incident and its aftermath. Follow-up findings confirmed the ongoing status of the case.
- Aug 11, 2026 — Following her January 5, 2026, arrest for posting a written threat to commit a mass shooting on Snapchat, Addison Gass has been placed under a risk protection order. This court-ordered measure prohibits her from purchasing or possessing any firearms or ammunition while the order remains in effect. Her felony case for the written threat remains ongoing, and she has entered a plea of not guilty.
Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.
