Two High School Students in Police Custody for Plotting Mass Casualty Attack at Spring Branch ISD Campus
What Happened?
Two high school students in the Houston area are in police custody and accused of plotting a “mass casualty attack” at a Spring Branch ISD campus, according to the FBI’s Houston office. The two juvenile students, one who attends Spring Branch ISD in west Houston and one who attends Willis High School north of the city, are girls, according to multiple local news outlets.
Spring Branch ISD’s Administrative Building.
Details of the Plot
The threat was made against Memorial High School, Spring Branch ISD Police Chief Larry Baimbridge wrote in a message to the school’s students, families, and staff. “Evidence suggests their intent was to carry out acts of violence at a school in Spring Branch ISD,” the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said in a Wednesday news release.
Neither student was identified by authorities. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the Willis ISD student had been arrested on unrelated charges, while Baimbridge told multiple local news outlets that the student in that district was arrested Wednesday at the school she attends.
How Did Authorities Respond?
The Spring ISD Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the local FBI office, which said in a social media post that it had received a tip about the potential attack on Tuesday. The authorities took swift action, arresting the two students and investigating the plot.
What’s Next?
The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working to determine the extent of the plot and whether there were any co-conspirators. The school district and local law enforcement agencies are also working to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
FAQs
Q: Who are the students accused of plotting the attack?
A: The students are two high school girls, one from Spring Branch ISD and one from Willis High School.
Q: What is the motive behind the plot?
A: The motive is unclear, but authorities believe the students intended to carry out acts of violence at a Spring Branch ISD campus.
Q: How did authorities learn about the plot?
A: The local FBI office received a tip about the potential attack on Tuesday, which led to the investigation and subsequent arrests.
Q: What is being done to ensure student and staff safety?
A: The school district and local law enforcement agencies are working together to ensure the safety and security of students and staff, including increased security measures and counseling services for those affected by the plot.
Q: Are the students identified?
A: No, the students are not identified by authorities due to their age and the ongoing investigation.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the extent of the plot and whether there were any co-conspirators.
