An Indiana teenager was arrested after allegedly planning a school shooting in which he expressed admiration for the Parkland school shooter. The 18-year-old had reportedly researched firearms and tried to obtain them for the attack. Authorities were tipped off by a concerned citizen who saw alarming social media posts made by the teenager. The teen had made references to the Parkland shooter and talked about carrying out a similar attack at his own school.
The teen’s home was searched by law enforcement, where they found a tactical backpack containing ammunition and items related to mass shootings. The teenager was arrested on preliminary charges of attempted aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery. He has since been released from jail on bond, but must wear a GPS ankle monitor and is not allowed to have contact with any potential witnesses.
The FBI had also been investigating the teenager for several months before his arrest, as he had reportedly made concerning statements at school about violence and had expressed an “obsession” with the Parkland shooter. Authorities say they believe the teenager was on the brink of carrying out a school attack and may have been inspired by previous mass shootings.
The school district where the teenager attended praised the swift action of law enforcement in preventing a potential tragedy. School shootings have become a major concern in the United States, and cases like this emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious behavior and taking threats seriously. The teenager is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing in the coming weeks.
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