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 […]
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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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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Student post concerning messages on social media.
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Someone reported to the police that suspicious statements had been made indicating a potential threat.
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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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Several students reported a threat to the administration, which triggered an investigation.
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Students tell school staff and administrators about the planned attack. The student’s mother turns him into the authorities.
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Several students report the suspect and said that he was going to shoot up the school and hold the class hostage with AKs and C4s.
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A student overheard — and recorded on a cellphone — the suspect making threats toward four classmates and a relative on an afternoon school bus ride.
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