Oakland County Teen Makes Plea In School Shooting Threat Case
PONTIAC (WWJ/AP) - A 14-year-old who was arrested after authorities say he threatened a shooting at his metro Detroit high school is expected to find out next month whether he'll stay in juvenile detention.
The Oakland Press of Pontiac reports he pleaded no contest last week to a false report of an act of terrorism. A disposition hearing is May 12.
The boy could be sent home under supervision at that point, but it's possible he could remain in confinement until the age of 19.
The boy's lawyer, Deanna Kelley, said he's "a good kid" who has "never been in any type of trouble at school or otherwise."
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the student sent a group text, warning friends to stay home because he was going to "shoot up" Milford High School. One message said he was going to "Columbine this s***" — comparing his plans to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
Students who saw the message, on the social media site KIK, told their parents, the parents called police.
Bouchard said nine firearms — including long guns and handguns — were removed from the teen's Highland Township home.
Prosecutor Anthony Marek said that the boy has made similar verbal threats to "shoot up the school" prior to the online post that led to his arrest.
Prosecutor's said the teen a self-described loner who suffers from depression and anxiety. His name not been released due to his age.
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