Teh One Who Knocks
09-20-2019, 10:25 AM
by Eliana Sheriff | KEPR-TV News
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COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. - A 17-year-old is behind bars after police say his mother turned him in for planning to attack his school.
On Tuesday, police were alerted by the teenager’s mother who called them after discovering the teen’s disturbing journal.
Investigation by officers revealed a detailed journal with plans to carry out an attack at his school on April 20, 2020, which is the anniversary of the 1999 Columbine High School attack.
Officers also discovered other supporting literature within the teen’s bedroom.
The teenager is a student at College Place High School.
The school resource officer was included in the investigation and alerted school officials of the incident immediately.
When the teen returned home from school, officers took him into custody without incident.
The teenager was booked into the Walla Walla Juvenile Justice Center for investigation of felony harassment and threats to bomb or injure property.
Further investigation is ongoing.
College Place Police Chief Troy Tomaras praised the teen’s mother for having the courage to call police.
"The mother was very emotional and loves her son," he said. "This was not an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do. The mother wanted to prevent others from being hurt and wants her son to get the help he needs."
https://i.imgur.com/qqTOIbAl.jpg
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. - A 17-year-old is behind bars after police say his mother turned him in for planning to attack his school.
On Tuesday, police were alerted by the teenager’s mother who called them after discovering the teen’s disturbing journal.
Investigation by officers revealed a detailed journal with plans to carry out an attack at his school on April 20, 2020, which is the anniversary of the 1999 Columbine High School attack.
Officers also discovered other supporting literature within the teen’s bedroom.
The teenager is a student at College Place High School.
The school resource officer was included in the investigation and alerted school officials of the incident immediately.
When the teen returned home from school, officers took him into custody without incident.
The teenager was booked into the Walla Walla Juvenile Justice Center for investigation of felony harassment and threats to bomb or injure property.
Further investigation is ongoing.
College Place Police Chief Troy Tomaras praised the teen’s mother for having the courage to call police.
"The mother was very emotional and loves her son," he said. "This was not an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do. The mother wanted to prevent others from being hurt and wants her son to get the help he needs."