Entries by Ben Gorban

Student Makes Threat on Social Media Then Brings Gun to High School

How was the attack averted? had social media post/entry/video reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and […]

Six Year Old Shoots Classmate

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Unsafe gun storage was a factor, the incident […]

Armed male outside school

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of […]

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Students plan a school bombing

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Other How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community […]

Junior High School Student Stopped Before Planned Attack

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to […]

Student Threatens to shoot Other Students and Commit Suicide

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. It is essential that every student has at […]

Three Injured in Middle School Shooting

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking preventative action. It is not clear how this student obtained the rifle and ammunition, […]

Man Charged in Plot to Kill Women in Campus Shooting

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm, Knives How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Threats of targeted school violence are not always current students. Former students, employees and contractors, and individuals loosely or not at all affiliated with […]

Student Brings Gun to School and Threatens Security Officer and Principal

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of […]

Four Teens Allegedly Plotted Attack for 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 4+ Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators […]