Article: Teen charged with making death threats: The MySpace message told the target that he was going to be shot with a .38-caliber handgun.

Byline: Danielle Zielinski

Jul. 3--WILLIAMSBURG -- A 16-year-old boy is being charged with making death threats and harassment by computer after a threatening message was left on another teen's MySpace page.

According to a search warrant affidavit filed in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court, the victim, also 16, was at the Williamsburg Regional Library June 20 when he received the message on his MySpace page from a member named "Capone."

MySpace is a social networking site where members can set up personalized Web pages and interact with friends online.

"Capone" appeared on screen wearing a blue bandanna as a mask. His ...

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