Man arrested after threatening elementary school shooting

Basic Information Title this case: Man arrested after threatening elementary school shooting Information Sources News   Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) San Diego Location of school (state) California What best describes the area where the school is located? Suburban Type of School Public Grade/education […]

Armed Man Arrested in School Parking Lot

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 Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks One big step is to have a police officer or SRO for every school. Recommended Changes to School Procedure One big step […]

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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School Bookkeeper Talks Down School Attacker

During his teen years, the suspect’s brother reports that his behavior changes after doctors change his medication. The suspect sets fire to the family’s home while they are inside sleeping…

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Sandy Hook Elementary School 2014 Shooting

Shooter had a long history of mental illness and fascination with a variety of violent materials …

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Townville Elementary School 2016 Attack

The shooter reportedly shouts “ I hate my life!” and fires shots into the air before firing at two young pupils and a teacher on the school playground…

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West Nickel Mines School 2006 Shooting

Shooter was deeply impacted by his newborn daughter’s death 9 years prior and was seeking revenge…

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North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School 2001 Machete Attack

The attacker enters the school his stepdaughters used to attend at 11:30 AM on 2/2/01. He enters behind another parent and child, who are buzzed into the school…

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Kelly Elementary School 2010 Shooting

Perpetrator with mental illness goes to local elementary school to shoot people as directed by his delusions…

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Law Enforcement Officers Arrest Couple That Planted Fake Bomb at School

A couple plants a fake bomb at an elementary school. It contains gunpowder, modeling clay, and a timer, but no detonator….

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