Kenosha School Staff Prevents Potential Shooting, Teen Arrested
TL;DR
A potential school shooting was thwarted at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, when staff confronted a teenager attempting to enter the school with suspicious bags. The suspect, a 13-year-old, fled but was later arrested by police. Authorities suspect the teen was armed, as evidence showed he practiced with a rifle and researched school shootings online. The incident prompted a "secure hold" at the school, and officials praised the staff's quick response for preventing a possible tragedy.
- Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested NBC News
- Wisconsin school staff hailed as heroes for stopping ‘suspicious’ teen with bags from entering elementary campus CNN
- Video Teen believed to be armed narrowly stopped from entering elementary school ABC News
- Kenosha police arrest 13-year-old in school shooting attempt WISN Milwaukee
- Kenosha Police seeking "suspicious person" last seen at Roosevelt Elementary School Kenosha News
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