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International Student With a Hit List and Illegal Firearm

How was the attack averted? Had conversation about plans/violent threats reported What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Seemingly minor incidents can evolve into major grievances for some individuals. It appears this individual was illegally in possession of a firearm that […]

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Beach High School 2000 Shooting

Suspect’s friends flash gang signs towards kids walking in the street, the kids respond with obscene gestures. The suspect then pulls out his gun and fires several shots…

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Berrendo Middle School Shooting 2014

Student writes a “methodical” plan in a notebook before the shooting. He writes that he is considering using a handgun and a knife to kill a school bully.

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Italy High School 2018 Shooting

Peers and parents that were interviewed after the attack had said that they had warned the administration of his anger issues after multiple incidents of violence against students.

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Two Students Develop “Columbine-like” Plan for Violence

Someone reported to the police that suspicious statements had been made indicating a potential threat.

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High School Student Threatens Violence on Snapchat

Police were notified of threat and were able to use social media to track down the teen and take him into custody.

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High School Student Makes Threats of Violence

Several students reported a threat to the administration, which triggered an investigation.

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Bystander Alerts Police to Suspicious Activity Near School

A bystander near an elementary school noticed suspicious activity on a Saturday and alerted police. Officers arrived and found a violent, credible threat to the school.

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Student Brings Loaded 9mm to Middle School

Classmates catch wind that a student is carrying a weapon and report it to the SRO…

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