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In a "nice area", not a poor part of town:
Teens charged with making threats in school plot
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Two teenagers suspected of plotting a mass shooting at a suburban Los Angeles high school were charged Wednesday with making criminal threats against another boy.
Los Angeles County prosecutors filed the Juvenile Court charges against the 16- and 17-year-olds from South Pasadena. Their names were withheld because of their ages.
Additional charges may be filed as investigators uncover more evidence, South Pasadena police Sgt. Brian Solinsky said.
Solinsky said a tip from a community member led school officials to alert police last week about the shooting plan.
The boys were arrested Monday after detectives monitored their online activity and unraveled the alleged plot to target three school staffers and kill as many students as possible, police said.
Police say the pair was researching automatic firearms, handguns, knives, explosives and tactical techniques.
Prosecutors contend that the teens shared their intent with another boy and on Saturday threatened to kill him. Further details weren't immediately released.
The pair didn't have any weapons or a date for an attack, police said.
Police Chief Arthur Miller has said his officers saved lives by thwarting the attack in the town of about 25,000 people known for its quality schools and community involvement in education.
This police work should be applauded.
Teens charged with making threats in school plot
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Two teenagers suspected of plotting a mass shooting at a suburban Los Angeles high school were charged Wednesday with making criminal threats against another boy.
Los Angeles County prosecutors filed the Juvenile Court charges against the 16- and 17-year-olds from South Pasadena. Their names were withheld because of their ages.
Additional charges may be filed as investigators uncover more evidence, South Pasadena police Sgt. Brian Solinsky said.
Solinsky said a tip from a community member led school officials to alert police last week about the shooting plan.
The boys were arrested Monday after detectives monitored their online activity and unraveled the alleged plot to target three school staffers and kill as many students as possible, police said.
Police say the pair was researching automatic firearms, handguns, knives, explosives and tactical techniques.
Prosecutors contend that the teens shared their intent with another boy and on Saturday threatened to kill him. Further details weren't immediately released.
The pair didn't have any weapons or a date for an attack, police said.
Police Chief Arthur Miller has said his officers saved lives by thwarting the attack in the town of about 25,000 people known for its quality schools and community involvement in education.
This police work should be applauded.