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Luther College student arrested after threatening social media post

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November 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A Luther College student has been charged after allegedly posting threats on social media early Monday. Decorah Police say 20-year-old Peter Bumba of Illinois has been charged with terroristic threats, a Class D Felony. A post on Instagram referred to a violent anime series and suggested killing 80 percent of students at Luther and police say Bumba confessed the post was his. A search of Bumba’s room and vehicle found no weapons and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to Decorah or Luther College.