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Washington Boy, 13, Arrested in School-Threat Case With 23 Firearms Seized, Facing Charges

Investigators cite an obsession with past school shooters, including magazines etched with 'school shooter' writings.

Overview

  • Deputies and SWAT executed a warrant around 1 a.m. Sept. 6 at a Clover Creek residence and took the juvenile into custody without incident.
  • Authorities say they recovered 23 firearms, some mounted on walls and accessible at all times, during a search of the home.
  • Photos, writings and clothing in the boy’s bedroom were described as aligning with a typical mass shooting scenario.
  • Court documents state he is charged with attempted threat to bomb or injure a school, unlawful firearm possession and unlawful possession of fireworks.
  • The teen is held at Remann Hall as the investigation continues, and officials say the intended target is unknown though a serious incident was likely averted.