‘Some of You Won’t Survive’: Louisiana Teacher Threatens To Shoot His Third-Grade Students
A Louisiana gym teacher allegedly threatened to bring a gun to school and shoot his third-grade students, leaving parents and kids terrified. 🌐 #News #DownsvilleLA #Louisiana #Crime
DOWNSVILLE, LA – Imagine sending your child to school, only to learn their teacher allegedly threatened to kill them. That’s the terrifying reality for parents in Louisiana, where a veteran physical education teacher is accused of making chilling threats to his third-grade students.
Robert Mitcham, 70, a teacher at Downsville Community Charter School, is now facing charges of terrorizing after reportedly telling his young students he “had bullets for his gun and would bring it to school.”
According to one parent, the nightmare didn’t stop there—Mitcham allegedly added that “some of the students would not survive” his attack. And I thought my third-grade gym teacher was bad for making me do extra push-ups.
Children Fear for Their Lives
The fear that has gripped the students is unimaginable. Parents reached out to law enforcement after their children came home terrified, convinced their teacher might actually follow through on his violent threats. The children were left traumatized, dreading the possibility of not returning home from school.
Shocking Details Emerge from Investigation
Authorities swiftly stepped in after being alerted on September 10 by a frantic parent. Investigators interviewed numerous students and witnesses, all of whom confirmed the horrifying details. Mitcham allegedly told the children, “There are too many of y’all to get rid of,” before adding, “I only have six bullets in my gun.”
The devastating realization that a teacher would casually discuss killing his students has left the community in shock. One witness reported that an older student confided in another teacher about the threats, leading Mitcham to issue a half-hearted apology to his class.
Teacher Claims He Was ‘Overwhelmed’—But Is That Enough?
When questioned, Mitcham downplayed his violent words, telling deputies he didn’t mean to threaten the students and was merely “overwhelmed.” He wanted them to settle down, he said, as if the prospect of mass murder was an acceptable classroom management strategy.
The thought of a teacher—someone parents trust with their children’s safety—resorting to threats of violence when stressed has sent a wave of terror through the community. Is this the person they’ve entrusted with their kids’ lives? Can anyone feel safe in this school anymore?
Outrage Grows as Mitcham Walks Free on Bond
Mitcham was arrested and charged with terrorizing, but was shockingly released on a mere $15,000 bond. As part of his bond conditions, he is barred from school grounds. But what does that really mean for the families who now live in fear, knowing that a man who allegedly talked about shooting their children is still out there?
Parents are left wondering what will happen next. Will Mitcham face serious consequences, or will this be another case where the system fails to protect its most vulnerable? For now, the community waits, grappling with the unsettling truth that their children may never truly be safe in a place meant to nurture and educate.
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