A 13-year-old boy was arrested by Pierce County deputies early Saturday after he allegedly threatened a school shooting and said he had access to guns, according to KOMO.
Officials said they first learned about the threats on Friday, when the boy was reportedly talking about violence and firearms. Deputies and SWAT officers served a warrant at a home on the 13500 block of 20th Avenue Court East around 1 a.m., taking the boy into custody safely.
He was booked into Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center.
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Firearms and Loaded Magazines Found
Investigators found multiple firearms in both secure and unsecured locations at the home. They also discovered loaded magazines with “school shooter” written on them, along with clothing and writings describing a mass shooting scenario.
Background and Ongoing Investigation
The teenager was previously enrolled in the Franklin Pierce School District in 2021 but is not currently attending school.
The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and evidence is still being processed. They also thanked all agencies involved, adding:
“Their fast response may have prevented a dangerous situation.”
