Florida Teen Arrested Over Online Threats to Attack High School

Police seized airsoft weapons and other items after a video surfaced of the teen threatening a mass shooting at Seminole High School.

A 17-year-old student from Sanford, Florida, was arrested after posting a video threatening a mass shooting at Seminole High School.
The video, shared on a video chat platform, showed the teen displaying airsoft weapons and vests while detailing plans for the attack during a busy school period.
Police were alerted by an anonymous tip and collaborated with multiple agencies, including the FBI and Homeland Security, to identify and apprehend the suspect at his home.
Authorities seized airsoft replicas, a knife, a laptop, and a notebook, but no actual firearms were found during the search.
Officials credited the swift response and teamwork of local and federal agencies with preventing a potential tragedy.