How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, 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? 3 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted […]
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. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates […]
Six 7th-grade students were planning an attack in which they would cut the power lines and telephones to the school, and then kill students and faculty with guns and knives…
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Students came forward and reported that they had been threatened in person by students at the high school…
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Suspect 1, suspect 2, and suspect 3 plan a school attack at their high school. Suspect 1 later says that he goes along with the plot because he doesn’t want his friends (suspect 2 and suspect 3) to think he is a coward….
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Shooter had a long history of abuse, and made cries for help that he felt went unanswered by the school and social services…
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Shooter was deeply impacted by his newborn daughter’s death 9 years prior and was seeking revenge…
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The shooter enters a classroom and holds the classroom hostage, dismissing the teacher, male students, and some female students….
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Shooter had an abusive father and suffered from mental illness…
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