A Susquenita High School student met with school leaders Friday morning, hoping to get his student record cleared.
He was suspended Tuesday, after someone allegedly overheard him saying that he had a "hit list" and was going to "bring guns to school." Zackery Marriott sat down with CBS 21's Ewa Roman to tell his side of the story. When 18-year-old Zack was called to the principal's office, he thought his mom was there to drop something off.
" The principal starts asking me, ' People are telling me you're going to bring a gun to school and you're going to kill people, is that true?' I was shocked," said Zackery Marriott, Susquenita High School Student.
Zack says he's never been in trouble at school and this was all a big misunderstanding.
" I'm a big hunter. I play paint ball. It's not uncommon to hear me talk about guns, but never in a negative way," said Zack.
A letter from the high school principal says Zack was suspended Tuesday for making threatening statements and won't be allowed back to school until he's seen a mental health professional.
" I mean, as a mother, can you imagine allegations against your child, who's never been in trouble, not done drugs, never given anyone a lick of trouble?" said Shirley Watts, Zackery's Mother.
His mom, Shirley Watts, says that the superintendent told her that a parent called them, saying their child over heard these threats. She says they searched Zack's locker, but didn't find anything. CBS 21 News asked the school district superintendent about that and other parts of this investigation.
" Again, that's a student matter and by law I may not comment on student matters," said Dr. Daniel Sheats, Susquenita Schools Superintendent.
Zack says he doesn't want to hurt people. He wants to help save lives.
" I would love to become a PA State Trooper," said Zack.
In June, he graduated from State Police Youth Week.
" I hope the school learns to pay more attention to what they're doing, because this could really screw up somebody's life," said Zack.
State Police tell CBS 21 News that this could hurt Zack's chances of becoming a state trooper, but if he applies, they'll have to review his entire record before making a decision.
