Teen in custody after relative stops alleged Plainfield elementary school shooting plot
A teenager is in custody after relatives called police and stopped an alleged school shooting plot in Plainfield, Illinois.
Will County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a house in the 2400 block of Helmar Lane just before 1 p.m. on Friday. Officials said the teen who was armed with a gun was pinned down by a relative when 9-1-1 was called.
Investigators discovered the teen was on his way to carry out a school shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School.
Deputies recovered a handgun, a backpack with multiple loaded magazines, knives, an accelerant, gloves, and other items.
Police said the teen is now in custody at a local medical facility. No charges have been filed.
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