How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Other How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators of completed school attacks were motivated by a desire to emulate previous mass attackers. […]
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 How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is essential that every student has at least one person in their school community that they trust enough […]
A 17-year-old suspect, sets off two pipe bombs. The suspect has eight more pipebombs in his vest. He also has a chainsaw, facemask, and a sword concealed in a guitar case with him, according to police…
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Suspect harasses the victim two years prior to the attack, before ultimately shooting her on her college campus…
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Shooter dropped out of the school and was later diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses…
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Allegedly, one hour before the stabbing, the perpetrator complained to a professor about financial troubles….
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The perpetrator was openly infatuated with the victim after knowing her for only two weeks….
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