2 teenagers arrested in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of plotting attack at school, FBI says
CNNCNN — Two teenagers were arrested in Houston on suspicion of plotting an attack at a local school, the FBI Houston office said in a post on X Wednesday, the second potential mass attack thwarted by the FBI in the past week. The FBI said they received information on the situation Tuesday and worked with Houston Police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to “identify and arrest” the underage teens. The case involved “online threats made by two students,” which suggested “their intent was to carry out acts of violence at a school” in the Spring Branch Independent School District, according to a news release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. We understand the concerns this situation may cause for students, parents, and faculty, and we are taking every necessary precaution.” The sheriff’s office said additional security has been added and they will continue to work with the district and law enforcement partners.
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