News: Georgia High School Shooting Suspect's Troubling History of Online Threats
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 01:32
Georgia High School Shooting Incident
A 14-year-old student suspected of gunning down four people at his Georgia high school Wednesday was previously investigated in connection with threats to carry out a school shooting, federal authorities said.
Previous Investigations
- The suspect, then 13, was a possible suspect in threatening online communications.
- His father reported that there were hunting guns in their home; however, the suspect did not have access to them.
- Authorities indicated that there was insufficient evidence to arrest him at the time.
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are currently looking into whether the 2023 threat is linked to Wednesday's shooting. The gunfire was reported around 10:20 a.m. at Apalachee High School.
The teen promptly surrendered after facing a sheriff’s deputy working as a school resource officer.
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