Tampa, Florida -- The University of South Florida Police Department has decided not to pursue charges against the person who reportedly made vague and nonspecific anonymous threats of committing a violent act at USF on the social media site Yik Yak Sunday night.
On Monday evening, investigators spoke to 18-year-old Antonio Romel Taylor who lives near USF but is not a student at the university.
With the cooperative assistance of Yik Yak staff, USFPD pinpointed Taylor as the person responsible for the posting.
During conversations with the officers, Taylor admitted he was engaged in making political statements on the social media site. In the exchange, he provided a sarcastic response when he was accused by another user of planning a shooting. Detectives determined that Taylor was not making a serious threat and did not have a violent act planned.
Based on the outcome of the investigation, it has been determined that no charges will be brought against Taylor.
