16-year-old arrested; planned shooting with explosives at Berkeley High, police say

[RandySF]

BERKELEY, Calif. - A 16-year-old boy was arrested after recruiting others to participate in a mass school shooting that could have included a bombing at Berkeley High School, police say.

The teen was arrested Monday, when he turned himself in to police, Berkeley Police Department said in a press release. Monday was Memorial Day and there was no school that day.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing destructive device materials and threatening to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury.

Police said they received a tip on Saturday that the boy was recruiting others in plans of a shooting that included explosives. Following the tip, police obtained and executed a search warrant for a residence.

Police did not say if the teen was a student at Berkeley High School.

Upon executing the search warrant, police said they discovered parts to explosives and assault rifles, several knives, and electronic items that could be used to create additional weapons.




https://www.ktvu.com/news/16-year-old-arrested-planned-shooting-with-explosives-at-berkeley-high-police-say

[MagickMuffin]

1. Where'd he get all those weapons of Mass Destruction?

I'm guessing his parents supplied the whole family.

[chowder66]

2. Weapons are taking the place of coping tools anymore.

Seems a lot of people have no idea how to handle their emotions; especially the young going through hormonal changes.