Alleged plot to shoot up Texas high school thwarted
FORNEY, Texas -- An alleged plot to shoot up a North Texas high school was thwarted late Tuesday night, CBSDFW.com reports. There are still plans to increase security at North Forney High School on Wednesday, but authorities said that they have the suspect in custody.
The threat was made on Tuesday about a shooting that would take place the following day. A parent called officials after their child overheard another student's conversation discussing the alleged plan.
The Forney Independent School District posted details on Facebook, saying that the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office finished their an investigation at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday night and took one person into custody. According to a report, the suspect is a 15-year-old student at the high school. He will be charged with exhibition of a firearm.
Authorities insist that there is no longer a threat to the school district.
Classes are scheduled to continue as normal at the Forney high school on Wednesday. However, additional police officers will be monitoring the campus as a precaution. Still, some outspoken parents on Facebook said that they plan to keep their kids at home on Wednesday anyway.