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Washington Boy, 13, Pleads Not Guilty After Deputies Seize 23 Guns Over School Attack Threats

Online tips prompted a SWAT arrest that uncovered evidence of planning with unserialized guns.

Overview

  • Deputies arrested the teen around 1 a.m. on Sept. 6 after an internet watch group and other tips flagged threats and claimed access to firearms.
  • A search of the home recovered 23 guns, several boxes of ammunition, loaded magazines marked with “school shooter” writings, and items consistent with mass-shooting preparation.
  • Many firearms lacked serial numbers and some appeared 3D-printed, according to the sheriff’s office, which said several weapons were unsecured or mounted for easy access.
  • The juvenile pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted threat to bomb or injure a school and unlawful firearm possession, and he remains held at Remann Hall.
  • Investigators are serving digital warrants and interviewing adults as prosecutors weigh potential storage-related charges; court dates include a Sept. 17 pretrial and a Sept. 22 detention review.