Quick Response and Collaboration
The , in collaboration with local law enforcement, arrested two teenage girls, aged 15 and 16, plotting a mass casualty attack using pipe bombs and guns at Memorial High School in .
The arrest came swiftly within 30 minutes of FBI alerting local authorities, showcasing effective inter-agency cooperation aimed at preventing school violence.
Charges and Ongoing Investigation
The 16-year-old, a former student at Memorial High School, faces charges for making a terroristic threat, while the 15-year-old is in custody on unrelated charges. No weapons or bomb-making materials were recovered immediately.
The incident underscores the importance of vigilance and rapid response in school safety, with additional security measures implemented at Memorial High School following the plot's disruption.