Basic Information Title this case: Man charged with making threats against faith based school in Missouri Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Columbia Location of school (state) Missouri What best describes the area where the school is located? Suburban Type of […]
Basic Information Title this case: Juvenile with a weapon detained after making threat to school in Mississippi Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Clara Location of school (state) Mississippi What best describes the area where the school is located? Rural Type […]
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 […]
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 […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Expelling a student from school for threatening behavior may not prevent violence long term. Some individuals who plan attacks and experience homicidal ideation also experience suicidal ideation. Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all […]
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? 2 Lessons Learned Bomb threats and suspicious package/person calls may be a ruse to ambush law enforcement officers. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Depending on the judicial […]
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 […]
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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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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Shooter had a long history of mental illness and fascination with a variety of violent materials …
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