- Federal investigators stopped a planned mass shooting at an Indiana high school after a tip led to the arrest of an 18-year-old. The teenager faces felony charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and terrorism.
- Investigators found images of mass killers and evidence of a planned attack in the student’s room.
- School officials reported the suspect had a history of mental health issues and attempted to seek help. However, her father reportedly blocked those efforts.
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Federal investigators stopped an alleged mass shooting plan just days before it was set to unfold at an Indiana high school. Authorities said a tip to the Sandy Hook Tip Line exposed the teenager’s plan.
Teen in custody, facing felony charges
The FBI took Trinity Shockley, 18, into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after discovering her room decorated with pictures of individuals responsible for mass killings, according to local news reports. Shockley, a high school student, now faces felony charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and a threat to commit terrorism.
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The investigation into Shockley began after the Sandy Hook Tip Line received a tip detailing the planned attack. The caller revealed Shockley had access to a high-powered rifle and obtained a bulletproof vest. Authorities said the tipster also reported Shockley was infatuated with Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter who killed 17 people on Valentine’s Day –– the same day Shockley allegedly planned her attack.
Search warrant reveals details of plan
FBI agents, working alongside local police officers, executed a search of Shockley’s home. Agents found a bulletproof vest and ammunition there. They also found notebooks containing entries detailing her mental state and plans to commit the crime.
Further investigation revealed comments Shockley made on social media, stating she had been planning the shooting for a year and had sent pictures of AR-15 magazines to others. Shockley reportedly told investigators while she was interested in the mindset of mass shooters, she claimed she would never become one.
Indiana high school officials informed law enforcement that Shockley had a history of mental health issues and had previously tried to seek help using the school’s resources. However, reports said her father blocked those attempts.
Shockley remains in custody without bond.