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Fresno teen in custody after Instagram threats lead police to guns in his room

A threat posted by a 15-year-old boy's Instagram account led to the closure of two Fresno schools and a search of the boy's home, which turned up a cache of weapons and ammunition, police say.

The teenager, a sophomore at San Joaquin Memorial High School, is in police custody and undergoing a mental evaluation, according to Fresno police Sgt. Jaime Rios. His name is not being released because he is a minor. After his release from a local hospital, he will be booked into Fresno County juvenile hall, police said.

Police said the teenager posted the threat Monday afternoon in an Instagram post that referenced lyrics from two Eminem songs, "Rap God" and "I'm Back.