Indiana Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Plot Inspired by Parkland Attack

Authorities say an 18-year-old who identifies as transgender planned a Valentine's Day attack, citing mass shooters as inspirations.

Trinity Shockley, 18, was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at Mooresville High School in Indiana on February 14, the anniversary of the Parkland shooting.
The FBI received a tip about Shockley's intentions, including access to an AR-15 rifle and plans to target the school during lunchtime for maximum impact.
Shockley reportedly idolized mass shooters, including Nikolas Cruz and Dylann Roof, and kept a 'shrine' of photos and memorabilia related to them in her bedroom.
Court documents reveal Shockley had expressed violent thoughts in notebooks and social media, though she later claimed her threats were a joke and she had no intent to act on them.
Investigators noted Shockley sought mental health support in the past but was denied access by her father; she is currently held without bond on multiple felony charges.