18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning a violent attack Law enforcement officials learned about the incident from a fellow student at a Christian school in California.
Ontario Provincial Police said they were contacted by officials at Ontario Christian High School on Thursday to report that a student was planning an attack.
The student was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of making violent threats.
Authorities confirmed that numerous weapons were found in his home, but did not initially say what type of weapons were found.
KABC-TV reported that there was a heavy police presence at the school Wednesday to reassure parents and students.
“We would like to thank law enforcement for their quick response and thank school officials for remaining vigilant and alerting our schools to the possible threat,” said Len Fackema, Superintendent of the Ontario Association of Christian Schools. ” he said. “I would encourage parents to talk to their kids, to say something if they see something.”
According to KABC, the suspect is in jail and is not eligible for bail.
he was after Paid He was charged with one count of attempted criminal intimidation and five counts of attempted murder, implying that the suspect’s plot specifically targeted five people.
official I said it later A media conference said the suspect targeted at least five students at the school.
“All potential victims are students at Ontario Christian High School,” police said in a statement.
Police too revealed More than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were found in the suspect’s home, as well as seven rifles, two revolvers, a handgun and a shotgun.
They praised the students who tipped off authorities and led to the suspect’s arrest.
“Let me be clear: The student who came forward…is a hero. He saved a life, he saved a family from losing a child, he saved a community from the devastation of a senseless act of violence,” police said. said.
Here are local reports about the arrest:
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