Illinois School Shooting Plot Thwarted by Relative's Intervention
A potential school shooting in Illinois was averted Friday after a relative intervened, according to Will County Sheriff’s Office. The relative spotted a boy with a firearm and contacted 911, leading to the apprehension of the suspect.
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A potential school shooting was prevented Friday in Illinois due to the actions of a relative, the Will County Sheriff's Office reported. The relative, after observing a boy in possession of a firearm, contacted emergency services.
Deputies responded to the call and apprehended the boy, preventing a possible act of violence at a school. The sheriff's office did not release the name of the school or the identity of the boy involved. The investigation remains ongoing, according to authorities. No injuries occurred during the incident or apprehension.
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