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13-Year-Old Arrested After Attempting to Enter Elementary School Armed

A 13-year-old boy, armed with a firearm and previously researching school shootings, was arrested after attempting to enter Roosevelt Elementary in Wisconsin.

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Updated: Nov 8th, 2024, 4:03 PM ET

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A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to enter Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with suspicious bags. Police believe he was armed and had researched school shootings. When staff confronted him, he fled, prompting a lockdown of local schools. Video evidence shows the boy brandishing what appeared to be a rifle. He faces charges of making terroristic threats and is being prosecuted in juvenile court. The incident raised alarms about potential school violence, and police urged the public to report suspicious behavior.

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