Ludlow man posts mass-shooting hoax on Snapchat, police say

Ludlow, Mass. — A man has been arrested after Ludlow police said he indicated on Snapchat there would be a “shooting” at the high school.

Police said they were made aware of the social media threat from a Ludlow High School student.

After an investigation it was learned that Philip Manuel Costa, 24, was behind it. It was also determined that the threat was a hoax, and Costa was arrested at his home without incident.

He is facing a slew of charges including obstruction of justice, threatening a school and threatening the use of deadly weapons.

He’s expected to be arraigned in court on Friday.