Kenosha School Staff Prevents Potential Shooting, 13-Year-Old Arrested

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A potential school shooting was averted in Kenosha, Wisconsin, when a 13-year-old boy armed with a rifle was arrested after attempting to enter Roosevelt Elementary School. The student, from Mahone Middle School, was stopped by staff at the school's secure entryway and fled before being apprehended by police. The incident prompted a district-wide secure hold on schools. Police later discovered the boy had been researching school shootings online. Authorities praised the quick actions of school staff and emphasized the importance of reporting warning signs.
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